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Gold Medal Plant| Common Name: | Arborvitae, Green Giant |
| Botanical Name: | Thuja |
| Cultivar Name: | ‘Green Giant’ |
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Tree |
| Description: | Thuja ‘Green Giant’ (Green Giant Arborvitae) has a wonderful habit for use as an evergreen screen or specimen plant. Reaching an ultimate height of 75’ with a spread of 12’-20’, this tree has a graceful texture and no pest or disease problems. It’s a vigorous grower in any soil condition. Hardy in zones 5 to 7. |
| Hardiness Zones: | 5 to 7 |
| Sun/Shade Preference: | Sun |
| Soil Condition Preference: | Moist |
| Special Attributes: | Disease Resistant Pest Resistant Deer Resistant North American Native |
| Plant Height: | 50+ feet |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |
| Plant Uses: | Specimen Urban Park Screen / Hedge Border |
| Year Won: | 1998 |
Nice post on the Thuja Green Giant. I also wrote an article about when to plant them :). Check it out here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, John. The time of their planting contributes greatly to their successful life.
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