Thuja Green Giant – Fastest-Growing Evergreen Privacy Tree (3–5 ft./Year)

Thuja Green Giant – The #1 Fast-Growing Privacy Tree in AmericaWhen people want a privacy screen that actually works — fast, dense, and low-maintenance — they plant the Thuja Green Giant. It's the most widely planted privacy tree in North America for good reason: it grows 3–5 feet per year, reaches 30–50 feet at maturity, and requires almost no care once established. Whether you're screening a neighbor's fence, blocking road noise, creating a windbreak across an open yard, or planting a full property border, the Green Giant delivers results faster than any other evergreen in its class. Why Thuja Green Giant Outperforms Every Other Privacy Tree Unmatched Growth Rate: Grows 3–5 ft. per year under good conditions — one of the fastest-growing trees available, period. A 2–3 ft. starter plant can reach 10+ ft. in just a few years. Towering Mature Height: Reaches 30–50 ft. tall with a 12–20 ft. spread — creating a true visual and sound barrier that fences simply can’t match. Dense, Rich Green Foliage Year-Round: Thick, feathery foliage stays vibrant emerald green through every season, including winter — no browning, no bare patches. Deer Resistant: One of the few fast-growing privacy trees that deer consistently avoid — a critical advantage in suburban and rural landscapes. Disease & Pest Resistant: Virtually problem-free once established — no bagworms, no blight, no constant treatment needed. Cold & Heat Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8, handling both harsh winters and hot, humid summers with equal resilience. Drought-Tolerant Once Established: Low water needs after the first season — plant it and largely forget it. Perfect For Fast-growing privacy screens and living fences Property line and boundary screening Windbreaks and noise buffers Large-scale commercial and residential landscaping Replacing failing Leyland Cypress or arborvitae hedges Planting TipsPlant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space 5–6 ft. apart for a dense privacy hedge, or 8–10 ft. apart for a more open windbreak row. Water deeply and regularly during the first season to establish strong roots — after that, irrigation needs drop significantly. The 10-Pack and 20-Pack options are the most cost-effective way to plant a full privacy row. Starter 1 Qt and 1–2 ft. plants offer the best value per tree; 4–5 ft. and larger sizes deliver instant impact for buyers who want results now. Also ConsiderComparing privacy trees? Our Emerald Green Arborvitae is a more compact alternative — reaching 10–15 ft. with a narrower spread — ideal for tighter spaces where the Green Giant's full size would be too much. Order TodayAvailable from 1 Qt starter plants through 6–7 ft. specimen trees, with single, 10-pack, and 20-pack options. Ships as a healthy, nursery-grown live tree. Add to cart and start building the privacy screen your property deserves — this season.