Green Giant Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Green Giant Arborvitae is a plant that can grow 40-60 feet tall or more. With proper care, it grows dense, narrow, and pyramidal in shape. Its small, shiny, scale-like leaves deliver a pleasant aroma every time you touch it. This plant is easy to grow and free from pests and diseases.
Common Name |
Thuja 'Green Giant'
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Houseplants
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’
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Genus
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Thuja
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Green Giant Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Green Giant Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Green Giant Arborvitae needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Green Giant Arborvitae needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Green Giant Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Green Giant Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Green Giant Arborvitae to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Green Giant Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Green Giant Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Green Giant Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Green Giant Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Green Giant Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
720 Inches or
19 meters
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Spread |
216 Inches or
6 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Green Giant Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Green Giant Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Green Giant Arborvitae, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Green Giant Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Green Giant Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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