Few garden plants grow faster or taller than the green giant thuja. This large and vigorous evergreen grows quickly. Thuja Green Giant plants grow quickly on top of you and can be taller than your home in just a few years. For more information about Thuja Green Giant plants, also known as Green Giant arborvitae, read on.
About Thuja Evergreens
Trees and shrubs in the genus Thuja are fast-growing evergreens. They are more commonly known as arborvitae and are characterized by dark green foliage. Some species develop bronze streaks in winter. Although the trees have lost some of their popularity among gardeners in recent years, the cultivated 'Green Giant' is an exceptional plant. Evergreen and beautiful, Green Giant (Thuja x 'Green Giant') grows quickly to a pleasing pyramidal shape.
Green Giant arborvitae has flat sprays of scaly-like leaves. The leaves are bright green and darken slightly in the cooler months. It never turns bronze like the eastern tree. Look for a white streak on the underside of these plants' leaves. It's subdued, but it adds luster to the plants.
Growing a Thuja Green Giant
If you are considering growing green giant algae, you will need to measure a potential growing site. Imported from Denmark decades ago, these evergreen thujas grow into large plants. Giant green arborvitae shrubs can be small when first planted. However, it grows quickly and matures to about 60 feet (18 m) tall with a basal spread of up to 20 feet (6 m).
Obviously, you don't want to start planting one, or even a few, in a small garden. However, if you want to create a large evergreen display, these trees are a great choice. Often, the size of these evergreens limits their use in gardens and larger properties where they make excellent displays all year round.
Thuja Green Giant does not require extraordinary effort to grow if properly potted. These plants grow in U.S. Zones 5 through 7 of the Department of Agriculture's plant hardiness map. If you're wondering exactly how to grow green giants in these zones, find a sunny spot that can accommodate their mature size. Consider the height and width of adults.
Soil type is not critical as most soils, from sandy loam to heavy clay, are suitable, although it prefers deep, moist loamy soil. They accept acidic or alkaline soils, and are easily grown from containers.
When you think about how to grow green giants, remember that these are easy-to-care plants. You can cut them if you like, but cutting isn't necessary. To ensure your plants stay healthy, water them even during dry weather.
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