Junior Giant Thuja – The Fast-Growing Privacy Screen Built to LastYou want privacy. You want it to look good. And you want it now. The Junior Giant Thuja delivers on all three — a fast-growing, dense arborvitae that shoots up 3–5 ft. per year, forms a lush evergreen wall, and keeps its rich green color through every season, including winter.Whether you're screening a neighbor's fence, blocking road noise, or creating a windbreak across an open yard, this is one of the most reliable and widely planted privacy trees in North America.Why Gardeners Choose the Junior Giant Thuja Exceptional Growth Rate: Grows 3–5 ft. per year under good conditions, reaching a mature height of 15–20 ft. — one of the fastest privacy screens available. Dense, Feathery Foliage: Soft, scale-like evergreen foliage stays rich green year-round, forming a thick, opaque screen that blocks sightlines and buffers noise. Naturally Columnar: Maintains a tight, upright form without heavy pruning — just plant and let it grow. Drought-Tolerant Once Established: Adaptable to a wide range of soils; low-maintenance after the first season. Disease & Pest Resistant: A tough, reliable performer that doesn't require constant attention or treatment. Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8, handling cold winters without browning or dieback. Perfect For Privacy hedges and living fences Windbreaks and noise buffers Property line screening Standalone specimen trees Large container plantings on patios and decks Planting TipsPlant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space 5–6 ft. apart for a dense privacy hedge, or 8–10 ft. apart for individual specimens. Water deeply and regularly during the first season to establish strong roots. The 10-Pack option is ideal for planting a full privacy row in one order.Also ConsiderWant an alternative fast-growing privacy screen with a slightly different texture? Our Leyland Cypress Tree — America's #1 fast-growing privacy screen — is another top choice that pairs well with Thuja in mixed privacy plantings.Order TodayAvailable in 2 Gallon, 1–2 ft., and 2–3 ft. sizes, with single and 10-pack options. Ships as a healthy, nursery-grown live tree. Add to cart and start building your privacy screen this season.
