How to Grow Green Giant Arborvitae
Thuja standishii × plicata 'Green Giant'
Your complete guide to growing Green Giant Arborvitae.
When to Plant Green Giant Arborvitae
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Companion Plants for Green Giant Arborvitae
✓ Good companions
Benefits from wind protection and partial shade, adds colorful blooms
Similar growing requirements and maintenance needs, creates layered evergreen structure
Complements evergreen backdrop with colorful foliage, tolerates similar conditions
Thrives in partial shade created by arborvitae, adds contrasting foliage texture
Enjoys filtered light and wind shelter provided by arborvitae
Excellent groundcover in shade, helps retain soil moisture
Benefits from wind protection and slightly acidic soil conditions
Provides seasonal interest and attracts beneficial birds that may help with pest control
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that can inhibit arborvitae growth and cause yellowing
Dense turf competes with shallow arborvitae roots for water and nutrients
Aggressive root system competes heavily for water and nutrients
