Green Giant Arborvitae

Fast-Growing Privacy Evergreen with Dense Year-Round Coverage

Create instant privacy and strong evergreen structure with one of the fastest-growing and most popular screening trees available.

The Green Giant Arborvitae is widely known for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and natural resistance to many common landscape issues. Its tall, narrow form makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens, property boundaries, and windbreaks while maintaining a clean, attractive appearance year-round.

Our Green Giant Arborvitae trees are healthy, container-grown stock, available in multiple sizes to suit different planting needs.

Why This Tree Is a Smart Investment

✔ Extremely fast-growing evergreen
✔ Dense foliage for privacy and screening
✔ Strong, upright growth with minimal maintenance
✔ Excellent cold hardiness for Ontario climates
✔ Ideal for planting in rows or boundaries

A top choice for customers wanting quick privacy and long-term evergreen structure.

Size Options Available

1 Gallon Trade Pot

Height: Approx. 12 inches tall
Ideal for budget-friendly planting and fast establishment

2 Gallon Trade Pot

Height: Approx. 20–24 inches tall
Great balance between affordability and early privacy impact

All trees are healthy, nursery-grown stock and ready for spring or fall planting.

What Your Green Giant Arborvitae Will Become

Over time, your Green Giant Arborvitae will develop into a tall, dense evergreen with a naturally narrow pyramidal shape. Mature trees provide exceptional year-round privacy and wind protection while maintaining rich green colour in every season.

Tree Specifications

Botanical Name: Thuja × Green Giant
Common Name: Green Giant Arborvitae
Tree Type: Evergreen conifer
Hardiness Zone: 5–8
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Adaptable — prefers moist, well-drained soil
Ease of Growth: Easy — very vigorous and dependable
Water Needs: Moderate during establishment

Growth & Mature Size

Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Width: 10–15 ft
Growth Form: Tall, narrow pyramidal evergreen

Best planted in rows for privacy or grouped to create year-round structure.

Simple Planting & Care

1️⃣ Plant in full sun or partial shade
2️⃣ Choose well-drained soil where possible
3️⃣ Water regularly during the first growing season
4️⃣ Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture

Green Giant Arborvitae establishes quickly and becomes very low-maintenance once rooted.

Nursery Quality

- Container-grown for easier planting and establishment
- Healthy trees selected for strong root development
- Locally grown stock suited to Ontario conditions

Pickup & Delivery

✔ Pickup available in Halton Hills
✔ Local delivery options available
✔ Trees sold in durable nursery containers for easy transport and planting

Perfect For

Privacy screens
- Property boundaries
- Windbreaks
- Residential landscapes

Quick Note

Green Giant Arborvitae is one of the fastest-growing privacy evergreens available, making it an excellent choice for customers who want quick, natural screening.

Trees That Pair Well With Green Giant Arborvitae

Norway Spruce — Best Structural Partner

Why it works:

- Strong pyramidal shape contrasts with the narrow arborvitae form

- Adds depth and long-term structure

- Creates a classic evergreen landscape look

- Great for larger properties and privacy plantings.

Eastern White Pine — Soft Texture Contrast

Why it works:

- Soft, flowing needles balance dense arborvitae foliage

- Adds height without feeling heavy

- Creates a natural woodland feel

- Keeps privacy rows from looking too rigid.

Serbian Spruce — Elegant Evergreen Accent

Why it works:

- Narrow, refined shape works well beside vertical Green Giants

- Slight colour variation adds visual interest

- Makes plantings feel more “designed”

- Excellent for a more premium landscape look.

Eastern White Cedar — Layered Privacy Companion

Why it works:

- Similar purpose but slightly different texture

- Helps create layered evergreen screens

- Easy for homeowners to understand as a privacy combination

- Great for mixed privacy plantings.