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8-Pack PERFECT PLANTS Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Privacy Evergreen Arborvitae

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Amazon has 8-Pack PERFECT PLANTS Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Privacy Evergreen Arborvitae on sale for $79.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Thuja Prefers Full Sun Exposure Throughout the Day With Partial Shade
  • Requires Heavy Watering for First Few Weeks After Planting; Becomes Drought Tolerant Once Roots Establish
  • Grows Best in Organically Rich, Well-Drained Soil — Can Adjust to Most Soils with Proper Sun & Water Exposure
  • When Spacing As a Hedge — Plant Center of Each Tree 8-14 ft Apart From One Another
  • Prune Branches To Desired Length to Form Topiary Shapes

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Amazon has 8-Pack PERFECT PLANTS Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Privacy Evergreen Arborvitae on sale for $79.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter gaamn114 for sharing this deal.


About this Item:
  • Thuja Prefers Full Sun Exposure Throughout the Day With Partial Shade
  • Requires Heavy Watering for First Few Weeks After Planting; Becomes Drought Tolerant Once Roots Establish
  • Grows Best in Organically Rich, Well-Drained Soil — Can Adjust to Most Soils with Proper Sun & Water Exposure
  • When Spacing As a Hedge — Plant Center of Each Tree 8-14 ft Apart From One Another
  • Prune Branches To Desired Length to Form Topiary Shapes

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icemocalatte
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Expect to wait a really long time to get privacy for these sized trees. I bought 6' tall ones 3 years ago, planted them 4 ft apart as recommended and still not even close to a privacy fence. They are close to 12ft tall now. Probably 2 more years I'm guessing it'll take to get complete privacy. So for these 1-2' ones, I'm guessing it would take 7-10 years probably.

The trees definitely grow height wise quickly, the issue is they are much thinner on top, so you do get privacy 4 ft or lower when they're 10 feet tall, but wide open spaces on everything above 4 ft high. I'm in NY btw so ymmv
idiggplants
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if you want a healthy, strong growing tree that wont be semi stunted for the first couple years, buy local. trees grown in california are going to take a while to adjust to growing in the northeast, etc. high mortality rate, etc. price looks good till you factor in all of that.
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I planted 20 - 5' arborvitae from costco in 2010 and they make a thick fence now. I lost 2 along the way, but have filled in the gaps. At the time, they were $20 each, now I believe they are $30, and you have to get them quick, because they sell out fast.

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Mar 10, 2023 01:50 PM
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krobertsMar 10, 2023 01:50 PM
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Quote from caldog101 :
How long do these take to grow to 8 to 10 feet?
Depends on the location .. I planted 12 in the Chicago area and the 1/2 that had full sun grew about 2ft per year while the others in shade grew maybe 6" - 1ft tops
Mar 10, 2023 01:51 PM
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UnintentionalTouristMar 10, 2023 01:51 PM
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check FB marketplace. I can easily buy 3' ones locally for $10.
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I planted 20 - 5' arborvitae from costco in 2010 and they make a thick fence now. I lost 2 along the way, but have filled in the gaps. At the time, they were $20 each, now I believe they are $30, and you have to get them quick, because they sell out fast.
Last edited by J1Simon March 10, 2023 at 05:59 AM.
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jaz102Mar 10, 2023 02:04 PM
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Would these grow in a (very large) container?
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Arborvitae = Deer Food
I realize this variety is deer resistant, but when the ground is covered with snow and there's nothing else to eat, The deer will enjoy these as well.
it's frustrating to watch these grow for years and then get hit with one hard winter and poof.
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eeksterMar 10, 2023 02:19 PM
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I can get these through the county for just over a buck a piece.
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FireRockssMar 10, 2023 02:19 PM
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Quote from icemocalatte :
Expect to wait a really long time to get privacy for these sized trees. I bought 6' tall ones 3 years ago, planted them 4 ft apart as recommended and still not even close to a privacy fence. They are close to 12ft tall now. Probably 2 more years I'm guessing it'll take to get complete privacy. So for these 1-2' ones, I'm guessing it would take 7-10 years probably.

The trees definitely grow height wise quickly, the issue is they are much thinner on top, so you do get privacy 4 ft or lower when they're 10 feet tall, but wide open spaces on everything above 4 ft high. I'm in NY btw so ymmv
I know. Everyone has this style around here(NY) 🙄. I'm looking into Cypress like the ones all over California. Beautiful, bright green, super tall, but they "fill out" way higher up.

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iamthinksnowMar 10, 2023 02:20 PM
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FYI from northern Ohio: I bought 20 of these 1'-2' trees from a reputable tree farm in 2020, they are about 3'' tall right now. They grew maybe 3-6" from 20-21, another 6-9" from 21-22, and 6-9" last year. By way of comparison- my neighbors planted 6' versions of these literally a month after I planted mine and they have grown 2-3' in the same time. I would expect 9-12" growth this year, and that's with ironite applied liberally.

Also: The deer love to rub their antlers against them in the fall, so I've had to put protection around them for now.
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ocdpMar 10, 2023 02:27 PM
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Quote from nolenski :
Arborvitae = Deer Food
I realize this variety is irresistant, but when the ground is covered with snow and there's nothing else to eat, The deer will enjoy these as well.
it's frustrating to watch these grow for years and then get hit with one hard winter and poof.
Yep. I bought some that said "deer resistant." One morning I woke up and 2 of them were gone at the top. I was devestated lol
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BillyidleMar 10, 2023 02:29 PM
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well I bought 35 of these all 6-7fts in SoutWest CT.

1st year they Sleep
2nd year they creep (maybe 6-12 inch growth)
3rd year they leap (2-3ft)


deer resistant which is a biggie where we live
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TyrosMar 10, 2023 02:35 PM
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Deer will eat these. From what I've read if you want true deer resistant bushes you have to get juniper. There are some juniper varieties that grow vertical and can be used as a privacy screen. I haven't tried it personally yet but I do know that my neighbors have had their arborvitae snacked on for years.
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nojmpleaseMar 10, 2023 02:37 PM
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How far apart should these be placed for decent privacy in 5-10 years? The listing says 8-14 ft in between centers, but that seems like a pretty big gap.
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ppsagehenMar 10, 2023 02:49 PM
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Arbovitae are some of the slowest growing trees out there. During peak growth perhaps 12 inches/year max. So everyone will need to ask themselves... Is it really worth the wait?
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Wavy-NifeMar 10, 2023 02:51 PM
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Quote from Greygooser :
I've never seen green giant arborvitaes at Walmart in my area. Emerald Green arborvitaes? Definitely
I've seen mint, army, and forest green.
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Quote from Wavy-Nife :
I've seen mint, army, and forest green.
I think it's all regional anyway. Wish someone other than Lowe's would sell Green Giants around here (NH)

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