Green Giant Arborvitae
Expected Height/Spread: 40’-60’ tall, 25’ wide
Needing backyard privacy, a wind barrier, or both? Green Giant Arborvitae is tall and fast-growing (with a growth rate of 3-5’ per year), making a perfect privacy screen that you can count on having relatively shortly after planting. The glossy, scale-like, dark green needles keep their beautiful color throughout most of the winter and produce relatively smaller cones (1/2” long). These trees prefer fertile well-drained soil, but moist soil. If you are looking for something low maintenance and hardy while also being multi-functional, potentially replacing the need for a privacy fence, this may be a great option for your property.
How It Grows
Commonly planted for privacy screening and wind protection, the Green Giant Arborvitae grows at a rate of 3-5’ per year until it reaches its mature growth rate. Full fun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil is recommended.
Where to Plant It
Ideal planting locations:
Backyard privacy screens
Property borders
Side-yard plantings
Avoid extremely wet or poorly drained soils and keep the mature height/spread in mind to avoid overcrowding structures or fencing.
Pros & Considerations for Property Owners
Reasons to love it
Fast-growing. One of the fastest growing evergreens available
Beauty. Beautiful color and texture to your property year-round
Multi-Use. Creates a natural living fence
Wisconsin trusted. Hardy and dependable in Wisconsin weather
Worry Free. Low maintenance compared to other evergreen varieties
Things to consider
When planting any tree, consider the mature height/spread when you are planning placement of your trees. During the first few years of planting, consistent watering is important to establish a strong root system. If deer are heavier in your area, occasional protection may be needed while the trees are young.
Arborist Perspective
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