'Green Giant' Arborvitae | Thuja plicata red cedar ‘Green Giant’ clethra pyramidal evergreen with aromatic foliage

pyramidal evergreen with aromatic foliage and a uniform habit

The red fruit is large and good for eating

This selection of Amsonia from White Flower Farm bears gorgeous plump navy blue buds in late spring

Habit: Mounded

It is very adaptable to both moist and dry locations and is highly tolerant of urban pollution

'Green Giant' Arborvitae | Thuja plicata red cedar ‘Green Giant’ clethra pyramidal evergreen with aromatic foliageGreen Giant Western Red Cedar is a fast growing arborvitae hybrid cultivar (T. plicata x T. standishii) that is often promoted as a disease free substitute for Leland cypress, particularly in the southeastern U. S. Trees may grow to 30 50 tall with a dense, narrow, pyramidal habit, but can be easily kept more compact by pruning for screens or hedges. In the proper environment, trees can add up to 3 4 of growth per year. Horizontal to slightly upright