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Green Giant Arborvitae Tree Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Green Giant Arborvitae Tree

Large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen tree with pyramidal shape boasts dense rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes in the Winter. Exceptional landscape tree for privacy screen, hedge, or single specimen. See Specifications below. Shop the Green Giant Arborvitae Tree for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Specifications

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Item	Description
Special Features	Privacy screen, drought tolerant, disease and insect resistant, easy to grow, very adaptable, and deer resistant.
Category	Evergreen tree
Hardiness Zones	5-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast, up to 3Ft. per year once established
Sun	Full Sun – Part Shade. Needs at least 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Height	40-60Ft.
Width	10-15Ft.
Planting-General	Dig hole 3 times wide and 3 times deep as the root ball. Grows in a wide range of soil types. Likes well-drained soil. Avoid compact or soggy soil. Soggy soil can cause root rot. Like slightly acidic to moderately alkaline soil, 6.5 to 8.0 pH level.
Planting-Spacing	For tight hedge, plant 5 feet from each other and other structures. Spacing them 8 to 10 feet apart is recommended for areas with more room, center to center, and will still provide privacy and height.
Watering	For first 2 weeks, water every other day with hose counting to 20. Second 2 weeks, switch to every 3 days with same method. After first month, water once per week unless dray and hot (no rain and temperature above 80 degrees. If hot and dray, water 2 times a week. After 6 months, its established and natural rainfall should sufficient. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with a balanced evergreen tree and shrub fertilizer starting in the Spring. Likes nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Slow release types are fine.
Pruning	No need to prune, if growing with enough space to maintain its natural graceful pyramid shape. If growing several close together as a hedge, you can shear yearly after the final frost. Use clean shears making symmetrical 45 degree angle cuts in the Fall. Always use clean shears to avoid possibly spreading diseases.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Not applicable.