.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 characterized by its pyramidal shape and dense foliage. It features vibrant green leaves that turn bronze in winter, providing year-round visual interest. Suitable for privacy screens and hedges, this hardy tree thrives in a variety of soil conditions. Suggested Uses Ideal for creating privacy hedges, windbreaks, and landscape accents in large gardens or commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' Common Name: Green Giant Western Red Cedar Size & Growth: Reaches up to 50-60 ft tall and 12-15 ft wide, with rapid growth of 3-4 ft per year. Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Does not produce flowers notable for ornamental purposes Growth Rate: Fast-growing Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No, best suited for planting in ground Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep away from pets if they have sensitivities Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Humidity: Tolerant of normal to high humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead branches in early spring. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around base to conserve moisture. Planting Depth: Dig hole twice as wide as root ball, plant slightly above ground level. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Monitor for aphids and spider mites; treat promptly if detected.