.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Green Giant' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' Description A fast-growing evergreen conifer known for its lush, vibrant green foliage and towering stature. Native to the Pacific Northwest, it provides excellent screening and windbreaks in gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, hedges, specimen trees, and landscape accents in large gardens or parks. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar Size & Growth: Up to 50-60 ft tall with a 12-20 ft spread; grows 3-5 ft per year Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: N/A (Conifer) Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, when young Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space appropriately for mature size. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment. Soil Type: Adaptable to a range of soils, prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; prune to maintain shape or remove dead branches. Winter Care: Mulch around base to protect roots; hardy in zones 5-8. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and prevent weeds.