Often asked: When to plant thuja green giant?

When should I plant Green Giant arborvitae?

You can plant any time of the year, but the best time for planting a new tree is in spring, before it gets too hot, while still allowing a whole growing season before winter to establish a strong root system. Newly planted green Thujas will need plenty of water the first growing season to establish strong roots.

Do Thuja Green Giants grow in winter?

Do Thuja Green Giants turn brown in winter? No. These evergreens stay green year-round, but do take on a deeper, bronzer hue in the winter.

How long does it take for a Thuja Green Giant to become established?

Three feet a year is normal in the early years. Up to five feet a year is possible, under ideal conditions. With growth rates like that, after a few short years you have 15 foot, 20 foot and soon 30 to 40 feet trees.

How far from a fence should I plant a Thuja Green Giant?

A Word to the Wise: Along with height and fast growth comes width, so before planting Green Giant be sure you can give up 8 to 12 feet to this plant. Don’t put it two feet from your fence, or even from the property line. And use Green Giants sparingly.

Do Green Giant arborvitae turn brown in winter?

Arborvitae foliage turns brown naturally in winter, and inner branches drop. The outer foliage on arborvitae turns yellow-green or brown–green when temperatures drop in winter. At the same time, small inner branches turn brown and fall, which can make the trees look browner than normal.

Why are my green giants turning yellow?

If you notice the green foliage of you Green Giant‘ turning yellow in early winter, then brown in early spring before turning nice and green again, it could be due to cypress tip miners, the larvae of a little whitish moth. These caterpillars are green or yellow and eat needles on twig tips.

Do Thuja Green Giants shed?

Arborvitaes are common evergreens with scale-like needles on flattened branchlets. The interior needles on these trees change color from green to a golden orange/yellow. They shed their three year inner needles and hang on to two years of growth.

Can Thuja Green Giant grow in pots?

Size – Thuja Green Giant is suitable for creating larger potted plants – 6 feet or taller. You need a container large enough to hold such a plant, so choose something that is between 18 and 24 inches in diameter, and about the same depth.

How do you prune a Green Giant Thuja?

As the plant shoots up in mid spring to early summer, encourage bushier growth by trimming the central leader back by about one third and shearing back surrounding vertical shoots, cutting along a line that maintains the tree’s pyramid shape.

What is the best fertilizer for Thuja Green Giant?

Fertilizing Thuja Green Giants

Generally, Thuja Green Giants don’t need to be fertilized. But you can give your Thujas a boost once or twice a year with a well-balanced, slow release fertilizer, like formula 10-10-10 or 14-14-14.

How can I make my Green Giant grow faster?

Water and Fertilizer for Thuja Green Giant

For the quickest growth in that first season, water-soluble fertilizer gives the best results. This soaks right down into the root zone, and it is quickly absorbed and used by the trees. Look for a blend made for evergreen hedges and follow the directions.

Can you over water Thuja Green Giant?

Arborvitae will tolerate a moister soil than many evergreens, but they will “drown” if kept overly wet. Generally, the idea for newly planted shrubs is to water more often at the very beginning and then decrease it gradually so that watering about every five days to once a week is usually enough.

How close to property line can I plant shrubs?

Logically speaking, when it comes to planting trees, good neighborliness would imply that trees be planted at a reasonable distance from the neighbor’s property, enough so they won’t harm it. And a shrub or hedge not exceeding 2 m (6 ½ feet) in height must be planted at least 50 cm (20 inches) from the property line.

Which grows faster Leyland cypress or Green Giant arborvitae?

Green Giant Arborvitae is the best fast-growing Leyland Cypress alternative. It is essentially disease-free, with moderate drought resistance and excellent tolerance of heat and humidity. It can grow up to 3 feet per year and can be maintained with 1 or 2 pruning sessions per year.

How close to a fence can you plant arborvitae?

The recommended spacing for Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees is 2-3 feet apart if you are using it for privacy. If you want quicker privacy, plant them about 2 feet apart.