Are you shopping for arborvitae but aren't sure which variety to choose? The ‘Green Giant’ has a lot to offer gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago details everything you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae.

I am a conifer aficionado. On my 3-acre spread there are currently more than 100 specimens representing 15 different genera -- about all that are hardy in central Indiana. One of my favorites is arborvitae, the genus Thuja. There is a native midwestern arborvitae (T. occidentalis), referred to as eastern white cedar by some. Unfortunately, we destroyed all the wild native Indiana populations, but the species is common in the horticultural trade. I have several cultivars of T. occidentalis in…

I've set out everything you need to know about green giant arborvitae spacing, including maintenance & expert tips on caring for these majestic giants.

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Arborvitae are hardy, fast-growing evergreen trees. Commonly used as windscreen or hedges, arborvitae also make attractive accents for many landscaping

I have always had a keen interest in plants and design, which led to my choice of profession. I like to keep abreast of new design ideas and plants in my daily traveling and observations. The key is always learning, even trying many ideas in my own landscape. Thirty-eight years after starting design work it’s... Read More

Green Giant Arborvitae

Add color and character to your landscape with an evergreen hedge. 🌲 Whether you choose the iconic Thuja Green Giant or one of our many Holly Trees, you'll have a fresh landscape and effortless green screening to block neighbors, noise and more, all year round. #Landscaping #Hedge

Imagine: “What tall growing plant can we use that won’t require frequent pruning or get bare on the bottom of the trunk?” she asked. Name: Thuga ‘Green Giant’ aka Green Giant arborvitae Type of Plant: A large, fast growing evergreen, good for screening in places where an 8 to 12 foot wide pla