Green Giant Arborvitae
Best fast-growing evergreen for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance privacy screen.
Enhance your landscape with the Green Giant Arborvitae, a rapidly growing evergreen conifer celebrated for its dense, pyramidal form and vibrant green foliage. This versatile tree excels as a privacy screen, windbreak, or formal hedge, capable of growing up to 3 feet annually. It reaches mature heights of 25-30 feet with a 10-15 foot spread, offering year-round visual appeal. Highly resistant to pests, deer, and diseases, it thrives in various soil types and climates, making it a low-maintenance, attractive natural barrier for any property.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
3
/ 2656
#3 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Mature Height
2530
/ to feet
Who it's for
- Busy landscapers wanting a tidy, self-shaping evergreen
- Homeowners needing immediate visual screening and privacy
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Urban dwellers with limited yard space or small lots
- Residents in regions with heavy winter snowfall
- Casual gardeners unable to commit to regular watering schedules
Performance breakdown
Growth Velocity
Three feet of annual growth creates instant landscape impact.
Privacy Efficacy
Dense, pyramidal structure forms a near-impenetrable natural wall.
Pest Resistance
Robust natural defenses keep deer and common diseases at bay.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Environmental Adaptability
Versatile root system handles diverse soil types and climates effortlessly.
Year-Round Aesthetics
Maintains a consistent, vibrant green hue throughout every season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
25 to 30 feet
Mature Spread
10 to 15 feet
Growth Rate
Up to 3 feet per year
Foliage Color
Rich green
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
Available Container Sizes
3 gallon, 5 gallon, 10 gallon, 15 gallon
Available Heights
6', 7-8', 8-9', 10-12', 14'
Features
- Fast-growing evergreen for quick screening
- Dense form creates excellent privacy
- Resistant to pests and deer
- Adapts to various soil conditions
- Maintains rich green color year-round
- Requires minimal maintenance
- Pyramidal shape adds formal appeal
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Green Giant Arborvitae from Holly Days Nursery. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy, well packaged, and often larger than anticipated. The reliability of these trees is a major selling point; they establish quickly and demonstrate vigorous, rapid growth, providing immediate screening. This combination of superior plant health and dependable performance confirms their strong value as a long term landscaping investment.
Know before you buy
This variety is one of the fastest-growing evergreens available, capable of adding up to 3 feet of height per year under optimal conditions. You can expect a significant privacy screen to establish relatively quickly compared to other conifer species.
For a dense, continuous privacy screen, space your trees 5 to 8 feet apart on center. If you prefer a faster-closing gap, you can plant them closer, but ensure they have enough room to accommodate their 10 to 15-foot mature spread.
The Green Giant Arborvitae is highly resistant to deer browsing. While no plant is completely deer-proof, this variety is a top choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern.
They are considered low-maintenance plants. Once established, they are naturally disease and pest-resistant and maintain their dense, pyramidal shape without the need for frequent pruning.
Yes, they are quite adaptable and perform well in both full sun and partial shade. While they grow fastest in full sun, they will maintain their vibrant green color and healthy form in areas with dappled light.
These trees are very versatile and adapt to a wide range of soil types. They prefer well-draining soil but are tolerant of various conditions, making them a reliable choice for most residential landscapes.
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