Green Giant Arborvitae tree has become one of the most popular trees for creating a living screen. It’s no wonder: Green Giant is an evergreen plant throughout the year; it is adaptable to most soil types; it is tolerant of light shade and moderate drought, and it grows extremely fast. Thuja arborvitae has been called the tree of life in Latin and was brought to North America to be put in the United States National Arboretum in 1967 from Denmark.
Why should I NOT plant green giant arborvitae by itself in my landscaping project?
Thuja green giant can be grown by itself and in its own green space, but it is highly advisable to not plant green giant in a solid area.
What can I plant between green giant arborvitae?
Plant green giant in an espalier-like design for the best results. You can add other deciduous trees such as crabapples or flowering shrubs such as viburnums, dogwoods and pyracantha. On the ground, you may add Russian sage, thyme, and hostas at the base of your green giants. Placing a green giant on either side of a driveway or entranceway will give your home that special touch and provide privacy and protection from wind and weather damage. Do not place green giant where they will block views to a garden or window. Careful planning is required when planting green giant green giants, so plan and ask the experts at your local nursery which plants should be placed between them.
What if my green giant arborvitae dies?
Thuja green giant can be easily propagated from cuttings in either spring or late fall. Cut off a two-inch piece from the stem of the green giant and place it in damp sand with about one-third of its length above soil level. You may add rooting hormone to increase your success rate, but it is not necessary for this step.
Is green giant arborvitae deer resistant?
One benefit of the Green Giant Arborvitae tree is that it’s not a favorite food of deer. However, green giant arborvitaes are still at risk for deer damage because green giants can be eaten down to the ground if hungry enough; deer may also clip green giants to the top branches to get any small leaves or shoots growing there.
What about green giant arborvitae and snail damage?
Believe it or not, green giant trees are pretty much immune to common snails which means they don’t eat green giants; however, if your green giants are stressed (from lack of water especially) then you must keep an eye out for these pest snails that might end up eating holes in their own leaves!
Anything else green giant arborvitae?
You can plant green giants in rows in your garden for a more defined, formal look; it also makes green giants easier to maintain. Make sure that when planting green giant by itself you leave proper room between the trees if you plan on using green giant as an evergreen screen or fence.
If the green giant is not maintained properly then it can develop dead branches and algae can form on its trunks. This is something to keep in mind when planting green-giant arborvitae.
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