.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; } .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 featuring dense foliage with a vibrant green color. It provides excellent privacy screening and windbreaks, adding structure to landscape designs. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, hedges, formal gardens, and windbreaks. Suitable for large landscape projects and naturalized areas. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Gian' Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar Size & Growth: Reaches 50-60 ft tall with a spread of 12-20 ft, with rapid growth of 3-4 ft annually. 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, with regular pruning and ample space Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: None Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other tall shrubs and evergreen trees Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Maintains moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells. Soil Type: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil. Humidity: Tolerates moderate humidity. Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches in late winter or early spring. Winter Care: Protect young plants from harsh winter winds; mature plants are cold-hardy. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery soil line. Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.