Arborvitae (Green Giant)
Thuja plicata 'Green Giant'
Green Giant Arborvitae is the fastest-growing privacy screen available — 3-5 feet per year of dense, dark green foliage that creates a living wall. It's deer-resistant (unlike 'Emerald Green'), drought-tolerant once established, and maintains its pyramidal shape without pruning. The go-to plant for instant privacy.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly the first two years, then very drought tolerant. No pruning needed for a natural shape — shear only if you want a formal hedge. Space 5-6 feet apart for a solid screen in 2-3 years. Fertilize annually in spring.
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