Care Guide for Thuja Green Giant Arbovitae

PLANTING:

  • Select an area with full sun.
  • Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
  • Remove the tree from its container and loosen any roots that are tightly packed.
  • Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, making sure to eliminate any air pockets.
  • Water the tree well to settle the soil.

SOIL:

  • Prefers well-drained soil.
  • Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.

MULCH:

  • Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Mulch with hardwood or cypress.

LIGHT:

  • Full sun to partial shade. 
  • Green Giants need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. 

WATER:

  • Water regularly during the first growing season.  
  • Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.

FERTILIZE:

  • Fertilize during early spring with a slow-release, well-balanced fertilizer.

PRUNING:

  • Pruning is not necessary. 
  • If left to grow naturally it may reach heights of up to 60 feet.