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Green Giant Arborvitae

The Perfect Fast-Growing Privacy Tree

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Green Giant Arborvitae is the fastest growing and most popular evergreen tree for privacy screens. Lush, soft foliage stays deep green year-round. Often reaching heights of 50ft at a rate of 3ft per year, these pest and storm resistant trees are the gold standard for natural privacy barriers.

Quick Specs

Growth Rate:
Up to 3' per year
Mature Height:
50-60 ft
Mature Width:
12-20 ft
Hardiness Zones:
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Sunlight:
Full sun to partial shade
Spacing:
5-8 ft apart
🌲 145k+ Trees in Stock
🪏 Planting Available Locally
🚚 Ships Anywhere in USA
Contractor Grade: Our workhorse tree. Field-grown with highest
care standards. Beautiful, low-maintenance, and fast-growing. Perfect
for property lines, privacy screens, and windbreaks where quantity
and value matter most. Balled-and-burlapped.
Our field-grown Green Giants are cultivated with a strong single-leader structure to promote symmetry, balance, and consistent growth. These balled-and-burlapped trees offer the full shape and visual uniformity Green Giants are known for, making them an excellent choice for privacy screens, property lines, windbreaks, and other projects where immediate size and impact are important.

Base price: Includes plant material picked up from our farm. Shipping is additional.

Planted price: Includes professional planting within 50 miles of the nursery. Minimum quantity of 10 trees.
Our container-grown Green Giants receive the same careful attention to health, structure, and growth as our field-grown trees. Their smaller size and container-grown root systems make them easier to transport, handle, and plant. They are a flexible option for residential landscapes, tighter spaces, and projects where a younger tree is appropriate. Select container sizes may also be shipped directly to your location.

Base price: Includes plant material picked up from our farm. Shipping is additional; call for a quote.

Planted price: Includes professional planting within 50 miles of the nursery. Minimum quantity of 10 trees.
Available within 50 miles of Galena, MD. Minimum 10 trees. Includes irrigation package ($500-$1500 value).

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Note: Prices shown are for trees only (pickup or delivery). Shipping costs additional - call for quote.

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Rolling Fields Tree Farm is a trusted partner for wholesalers across the Mid-Atlantic. Our Green Giant Arborvitae trees are grown with care and are ideal for large-scale projects.

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Why Green Giants Are Unmatched for Privacy

13+ years of growing the Mid-Atlantic's best privacy trees

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Fastest Growth
Grows 3–5 feet per year in the right conditions. Achieve privacy faster than any other evergreen. Larger sizes provide instant screening.
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Year-Round Privacy
Dense, lush evergreen foliage stays deep green all year. Unlike deciduous trees, you get complete privacy even in winter.
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Deer & Pest Resistant
Among the last trees deer want to eat. Highly resistant to insects, diseases, and other pests that plague other evergreens.
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Storm & Drought Tough
Perpendicular branch structure sheds snow and ice. Deep root system resists uprooting. Tolerates dry spells once established.
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Natural Noise Barrier
Full, dense growth habit diffuses sound waves year-round. Ideal for blocking road noise or noisy neighbors.
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Low Maintenance
Nearly maintenance-free once established. Typically requires no fertilizer. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and moisture levels.
Instant Privacy Screen
Mature, robust Green Giants offer total privacy immediately upon planting. Achieve absolute privacy instantly with a row of our largest sizes: 18'-20' or 20'-22'.

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Hassle-Free Ordering
The journey from here to privacy on your property is simple and easy.
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  • ✓ We call back with pricing & schedule delivery
  • ✓ Ships anywhere in the US
  • ✓ Professional installation within 50 miles of nursery

How to Use Green Giants in Your Landscape

Privacy Screen

Plant in a single row 5ft apart for a solid privacy wall. Or use staggered rows 8ft apart for better sound dampening and a more natural look. Perfect for property lines and blocking unwanted views.

Accent & Feature Trees

Their deep green color and pyramidal shape make stunning focal points in gardens. Use individually or in small groups as backdrops for flowering plants or as elegant entryway markers.

Complete Specifications

Scientific Name
Thuja Plicata x Standishii
Shape
Conical/Pyramidal
Growth Rate
Up to 3–5' per year
Mature Size
50–60ft tall, 12–20ft wide
Planting Spacing
8ft in staggered rows or 5ft in single rows
Leaf Type
Flat sprays with scale-like opposite needles
Fragrance
Pine/Juniper
Color
Deep green foliage with reddish-brown wood
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral (4.5–8.0)
Soil Type
Well-draining with high organic matter preferred
Sunlight
Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness Zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Uses
Privacy screen, hedge, windbreak, noise barrier, decorative

FAQs

How fast does green giant arborvitae grow?
In the right conditions, Green Giants can grow 3 feet in a single growing season, even without fertilizer.
What's the Difference Between Thuja and Arborvitae?
Thuja Green Giant and Green Giant Arborvitae are different names for the same thing.
Is Thuja Plicata the same as Green Giant?
Not exactly. Green Giant's botanical name is thuja plicata x standishii, meaning that it is a hybrid of two thuja species: t. plicata (Western Red Cedar) and t. standishii (Japanese Arborvitae).
Do you have arborvitae seedlings?
Not yet. Most of our Green Giants are field-grown and spend a few seasons in the ground at our nursery to ensure that they are well rooted and ready to take off once delivered to you. We also offer container-grown trees in sizes up to 8 ft, but availability varies.
Do you sell arborvitae seeds?
No. Our Green Giants spend a few seasons in the ground at our nursery to ensure that they are well rooted and ready to take off once delivered to you.
When is the best time to prune green giant arborvitae?
The best time to prune Green Giant Arborvitae is in the late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. This timing reduces the chance of the tree experiencing winter injury from pruning and allows the fresh cuts to heal cleanly with the onset of the growing season.
Are green Giants western red-cedar?
Green Giant Arborvitae is a cross between two species of thuja: Western Red Cedar - thuja plicata - and Japanese Arborvitae - thuja standishii. It is faster growing than either of its parent lineages and much more popular in landscape applications.
What type of soil does green giant arborvitae need?
Green Giants can survive and even thrive in a wide variety of soils and moisture conditions. The ideal type is loamy with lots of organic matter for high nutrition and good drainage. The biggest challenge for Green Giants is poorly drained soil like clay. If rain water pools for a long time after rain, consider amending soil or planting your trees in a raised ridge to keep roots above standing water.
Can Green Giants grow in acidic soil?
Yes. Green Giants can tolerate pH between 4.5 and 7.5.
Will you plant the trees for me?
We offer planting services within 30 miles of our nursery in Galena, MD. Outside of that, we happily offer shipping, but planting services will be up to the customer. We sometimes make exceptions for large orders.
How big does Green Giant Arborvitae get?
Green Giant Arborvitae is known for its rapid growth rate and can become quite tall when mature. Typically, a Green Giant Arborvitae can reach 50 to 60 feet tall and 12 to 20 feet wide at maturity. While it grows quickly, often 3 to 5 feet per year when young, final size depends on soil quality, available space, and overall care. If needed, it can be trimmed in early spring before new growth starts.
Can Green Giant Arborvitae grow in rocky soil?
Yes, but a mix of organic matter will help keep moisture in a preferable range.

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