Arborvitae, Green Giant

Arborvitae, Green GiantTree Care: Planting: Well drained soil, full to partial sun. Dig hole, same depth as root ball, and backfill. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Water deeply and infrequently. Apply mulch for moisture retention. Fertilizing: Use slow release fertilizer in spring. Avoid over fertilization. Pruning: Maintain desired shape and remove dead branches. Lightly prune in late winter. Mulching: Apply organic mulch for moisture and weed

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Well-drained soil, full to partial sun.
- Dig hole, same depth as root ball, and backfill.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist during establishment.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Apply mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Avoid over-fertilization.

Pruning:
- Maintain desired shape and remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Mulching:
- Apply organic mulch for moisture and weed control.
- Keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Regularly inspect for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Maintain garden cleanliness.

Winter Care:
- Protect from winter damage.
- Wrap trunk and prune in late winter.

Tree Description:

Size and Shape:
- Large, pyramidal evergreen tree.
- Grows up to 50-60 feet tall with dense vertical branches.

Leaves:
- Bright green, aromatic scale-like leaves.
- Dense foliage arranged in flattened sprays.

Growth Rate:
- Rapid growth, one of the fastest-growing evergreen trees.

Hardiness:
- Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 7.

Cultural Care:
- Well-draining soil, full to partial sun.
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

Landscape Use:
- Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, or specimen trees.
- Quick growth for creating tall barriers.