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Favorite Of Landscapers And Homeowners : Green Giant Arborvitae

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  If you’ve ever done a search for fast-growing privacy trees, chances are you’ve come across the Green Giant Arborvitae. This coniferous evergreen is a popular landscaping tree due to its rapid growth rate, disease resistance, and an ornamental appeal. The Green Giant Arborvitae has become an increasingly popular landscaping tree due to its many desirable traits and wide availability. The Green Giant Arborvitae is an evergreen conifer that can grow up to 3 feet per year and reach heights of 40-60 feet with a 10-20 foot spread. Its bright green foliage is dense, full, and lush—perfect for providing privacy in residential backyards or blocking off unsightly views in public spaces.

Pruning Green Giant Arborvitae Trees: When and How?

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Green Giant Arborvitae If you’re looking to add an attractive evergreen hedge to your garden, the Green Giant Arborvitae might be a perfect choice. These tall, luscious trees can provide year-round greenery for your garden, but they require regular pruning in order to maintain their shape and size. So when is the best time to prune your Green Giant Arborvitae tree? Let’s take a look!  When To Prune Your Arborvitae Tree?  The best time to prune your Green Giant Arborvitae is late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This will give you time to assess the tree’s shape and make any necessary cuts before new growth starts. You should also avoid pruning in late summer or fall because this can cause damage that won’t heal until the following spring.  How To Prune Your Arborvitae Tree?  When it comes to pruning an arborvitae tree, less is more. Start by removing any dead branches with sharp shears or a saw. Then remove any branch tips that are browning or yellow...

The Truth about Green Giant Arborvitaes Growth, Coloration and More

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One of the most popular evergreens used in landscaping projects today is the Green Giant Arborvitae, a tree also known by its botanical name Thuja 'Green Giant.'  This fast-growing, hardy evergreen can advertise a lovely hue of either blue-green or yellow-green with its thick, lush foliage. Known to be temperature tolerant and drought resistant, the Green Giant Arborvitae stands proudly up to 6 feet tall at maturity and usually stretches to around 4 feet in width.  As a bonus for homeowners, these trees are also disease and pest resistant, making for effortless lawn maintenance!  Pruning these gorgeous trees every year will lead to an even more aesthetically pleasing form as they age.  All-in-all, it's easy to see why these gems are a staple among many gardeners over the years.