Thuja/Arborvitae 'Green Giant'

The story of this plant starts with the problems with the Leland Cypress, arborvitae thuja 'Green Giant' the screening tree planted by the millions. My Master Gardener class was even shown a 15-minute PowerPoint called "What's wrong with my Leland Cypress?" and the answers weren't encouraging. The replacement that we heard recommended over and over was 'Green Giant' Arborvitae - for its evergreen columnar shape, its fast growth, and its resistance to the myrid problems that afflict Lelands.

You know how when a product's getting lots of attention it makes you wonder if it's just hype? Well, hype or no, the ones in my garden are totally living up to it.

Details

Deer resistant.
Best in full sun but tolerates light shade. Mine receive only part-sun and are growing at a nice clip.
To 30-50 feet tall and 10-12' wide, they reportedly grow 3-5 feet per year in the first few years, then slow down.

Care

Drought-tolerant, easy-care.

Tales from the Garden

Here's the link to my story about my 'Green Giants', and the man who grew them.

Location Matters

I grow arborvitae in the Washington, D.C. area, Zone 7A. If you've grown any and have comments you'd like to see included here, send 'em along - and tell me where you garden.