Thuja 'Green Giants'
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More than just Granny green, beautiful fast growing Thuja 'Green Giants' are the answer to many property owners request for a quick evergreen for privacy and wind protection.
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Thuja 'Green Giants' are an evergreen that can grow up to 3 feet per year when properly planted and fertilized. That's right, up to 3 feet in a single season making it ideal for a quick windbreak or privacy hedge!
Thuja are a hybrid cross between the Western Red Cedar ( Thuja plicata) and Japanese Arborvitae (Thuja standishii). Once established these uniformly conical trees perform well in most any soil. They are virtually disease-free and pest free, only requiring fertilizing 3 times a season.
Deer Resistant & hardy in zones 5-9.
We have a limited supply for the 2010 Season, so hurry and get yours today!
Thuja 'Green Giant' Characteristics:
Hardy in zones: 5,6,7,8 Scientific name: Thuja (standishii x plicata) 'Green Giant' Mature Height: 25 ft Mature Width: 10 ft Growth Rate: 2-3 ft per year Spacing: 5 ft Fertilizer: Slow Release 18-12-12 or equivelent. Azalea fertilizer works also. Light: Partial to full sun
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Planting Instructions:
Depending on your soil conditions, dig a hole 3-4" wider and about 2" deeper than the root mass of your plant. If your soil is a heavy clay, it is recommended to amend it with either potting soil or fine compost/mulch. Put your plant in the hole and fill with soil (amended if required).
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of lime around the drip line of the tree.
Water until soil is saturated, then gently push the soil around the plant.
Lightly mulch around the tree.
To achieve optimum success, it is recommended that you fertilize 3 times a season using a slow release fertilizer. (14-7-7 or equivalent) around the end of March, July 1st and October 1st. SPRINKLE AROUND THE DRIP LINE OF THE TREE, DO NOT MIX IN THE SOIL!
Note: The important thing is to keep nitrogen (the first number) lower than 19% and the phosphates and soluable Potash about 1/2 of the nitrogen).
