How to identify Arborvitaes 'Green Giant' (Thuja 'Green Giant')

How to identify Arborvitaes 'Green Giant' (Thuja 'Green Giant')

Arborvitaes 'Green Giant', also known as Cedars 'Green Giant'

Arborvitaes 'Green Giant' is characterized by its majestic, pyramidal shape, often reaching heights of up to 50-60 feet (15-18 meters) with a spread of 12-20 feet (3.6-6 meters). Its dense, rich green foliage is comprised of scale-like leaves that cover the flattened sprays of its branches. This stately tree maintains its color throughout the year, maintaining a lush appearance even in the colder months. The texture of the foliage is fine, giving arborvitaes 'Green Giant' an overall soft perspective despite its grand size.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Tree

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Arborvitaes 'Green Giant'

Pyramidal shape, 50-60 feet (15-18 meters) tall.

Scale-like leaves in flat sprays, fine texture.

Upright seed cones, 1/2 inch (1.27 cm), brown color.

Leaves arranged in four-row configurations, fan-like sprays.

Robust trunk, 1-3 feet (30-91 cm) diameter, shaggy brown bark.

Detailed Traits of Arborvitaes 'Green Giant'

Leaf Features

The leaves of arborvitaes 'Green Giant' are small, glossy, and scale-like, measuring about 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) in length. They are tightly arranged in opposite pairs along the stem, forming four-row configurations that overlap to create flat, fan-like sprays. The leaves are rich green in color and possess a smooth texture, featuring no prominent veins. These leaves' unique arrangement and overlap pattern are distinctive traits for identifying this plant.

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Flower Features

Arborvitaes 'Green Giant' does not produce flowers, as it is a non-flowering plant. Instead, it is an evergreen conifer known for its lush, green foliage and conical shape.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of arborvitaes 'Green Giant' consists of small, upright seed cones that reach a modest size of approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in length. Initially, these cones present a vibrant green hue before undergoing a transformation as they mature, adopting a rich brown coloration. With a compact and slightly elongated form, the texture of the mature cones is dry and woody, providing a protective case for the seeds within. These characteristic fruits are integral to the plant's reproductive cycle and can be essential for identification purposes.

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