Green Giant Arborvitae (2.5 Gallon) Fast Growing Evergreen Thuja Tree - Full Sun Live Outdoor Plant

Features

• FAST GROWING EVERGREEN: When you need a large wind and sound break or a large screen the Thuja Green Giant is the perfect candidate. With an exceptionally fast growth rate, resiliency to tough weather conditions and thick evergreen foliage it's hard to beat this tree! Once fully mature you can expect it to reach 20 - 40 feet tall while spanning 6-12 feet in diameter.
• DENSE FOLIAGE: With thick foliage capable of blocking light, sound, wind and more with a natural appearance, unlike a fence. The only issue you may run into are the mature heights of this tree. With its upright growth habit this is the most popular and widely planted tree to be used for privacy.
• PRUNING SEASON: Your goals are the biggest deciding factor when it comes down to deciding when to prune. Do you want to reduce the overall size, maintain a perfect pyramidal shape or simply remove undergrowth? You will want to prune in mid-summer while the plant still has time to grow new shoots before winter sets in. Cutting too deeply may lead to bear spots. Scroll down for more info!
• USDA ZONES: The Green Giant Arborvitae is hardy in zones 5a-8b. Lovers of full sun but is also very tolerable of part shade conditions. Light afternoon shade in hot summer climates will prevent extreme sun damage. Once it has arrived water heavily 2 times per week during the first growing season to promote healthy root formation.
• POTTED PLANT: Ships as a 2.5 gallon pot with soil from the Alabama Gulfcoast. This plant is unavailable to ship to Hawaii and Alaska. Thuja Occidentalis.

Description

The Green Giant Arborvitae grows into a stunning pillar of rich blue-green foliage that is truly breathtaking to behold. Growing to an average 30-50' Tall, this arborvitae is ideal as a tall privacy screen, hedge, windbreak, or specimen. As an evergreen, the green Giant keeps its foliage year-round and is also nearly immune to disease. This durable tree is able to hold up against heavy snow as well as ice, but is at home in southern areas of high heat & humidity. This hybrid can be expected to grow around 3' A year & naturally grows in a conical shape that requires no trimming. Plant in full sun and watch as this giant grows more impressive with each passing year.

Plant or Animal Product Type: Thuja

Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor

Brand: Plants by Mail

Color: Green

Special Feature: Drought Tolerant

Expected Blooming Period: No Blossoms

Item Weight: 15 Pounds

Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun

Unit Count: 1.0 Count

Expected Planting Period: Spring

Global Trade Identification Number: 32

Plant or Animal Product Type: Thuja

Brand Name: Plants by Mail

Product Care Instructions: Water,Well-drained

Color: Green

Unit Count: 1.0 Count

Number of Pieces: 1

Item Weight: 15 Pounds

Expected Planting Period: Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8

Soil Type: Loam Soil

Moisture Needs: Moderate Watering

Expected Plant Height: 50 Feet

Expected Blooming Period: No Blossoms

Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun

Indoor Outdoor Usage: Outdoor

Additional Features: Drought Tolerant