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Sep 22, 2023 6:40 PM

Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Evergreen Privacy Trees

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Fast Growing Trees has Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Evergreen Privacy Trees on sale 2 for $19.95 after Buy One, Get One Free discount (automatically applied). Shipping is free on orders $49+, otherwise shipping is $19.95.

Note: Discount code PLANT15 at checkout will take an additional 15% off orders over $175, bringing the cost to $8.48 per plant if you buy 18 or more.

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About this item:
  • Growing Zone: 5-8
  • Mature Height: 40 ft.
  • Mature Width: 15 ft.
  • Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR

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Fast Growing Trees has Thuja Green Giant 1-2' Evergreen Privacy Trees on sale 2 for $19.95 after Buy One, Get One Free discount (automatically applied). Shipping is free on orders $49+, otherwise shipping is $19.95.

Note: Discount code PLANT15 at checkout will take an additional 15% off orders over $175, bringing the cost to $8.48 per plant if you buy 18 or more.

Thanks to community member rlwoolz for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Growing Zone: 5-8
  • Mature Height: 40 ft.
  • Mature Width: 15 ft.
  • Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR

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Written by rlwoolz

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Sep 23, 2023 5:35 PM
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PotatoesAreGoodSep 23, 2023 5:35 PM
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Quote from PRYCEMYSTEAK View quoted comment :
How many years to get 6 to 8 feet? maybe 10?
It says 3-5ft/yr once established per the website and google, so more like 2-3?
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Sep 23, 2023 5:59 PM
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rlwoolz
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Sep 23, 2023 5:59 PM
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Quote from fawzi View quoted comment :
How do these stand against Michigan weather?
Should hold up just fine in the southern half of the state. More north than that is probably too cold.
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Sep 23, 2023 6:01 PM
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rlwoolz
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Sep 23, 2023 6:01 PM
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Quote from KetanR7462 View quoted comment :
If I plant these 2 feet apart will they form a hedge instead of tall trees?
That is too close together for the root structure of these trees. They would not do well that close together.
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Sep 23, 2023 6:04 PM
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rlwoolz
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Sep 23, 2023 6:04 PM
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Quote from Tyros View quoted comment :
Probably not toxic to deer. Those a-holes will eat almost anything.
Just background for others - deer will eat these, but not typically. They are far from their favorite plant, so they'd have to be pretty hungry to snack on it.
Sep 23, 2023 6:35 PM
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ff3636Sep 23, 2023 6:35 PM
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I love these trees and pro tip, if you have mulch beds or rock beds (or anywhere weeds grow essentially) then keep your eyes peeled throughout the year. You will see tiny Green Giant trees growing from the seeds these drop. I let them grow and transplant them to a pot and let them get bigger and plant them in my yard when they get bigger! I already have 4 trees that are 2 feet from doing this.
Sep 23, 2023 6:36 PM
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ff3636Sep 23, 2023 6:36 PM
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Quote from rayb02 View quoted comment :
fyi Green Giants are very easy to propagate just find some small branches use some root hormone and plunk them in soil - you should have a plant in 3 months.
Yes! Thanks for this tip, I will try this as well!!
Sep 23, 2023 7:07 PM
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DealsAllTheWaySep 23, 2023 7:07 PM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
And can they be kept limited to 6-8 Ft? By planting close together etc?
Same question, any way to keep them limited to 8-10 ft max?

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Sep 23, 2023 8:04 PM
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Quote from DealsAllTheWay View quoted comment :
Same question, any way to keep them limited to 8-10 ft max?
Yeah, there's a guaranteed method that works: cut off the top when it gets taller than 8-10 ft!
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Sep 23, 2023 8:33 PM
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rayb02Sep 23, 2023 8:33 PM
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Quote from Tyros View quoted comment :
Probably not toxic to deer. Those a-holes will eat almost anything.
Best part Green Giants are not Deer snacks - Emerald Green Thuja is a Deer magnet 🧲
Sep 23, 2023 8:40 PM
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rijonesSep 23, 2023 8:40 PM
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FYI, my local Costco has 4 ft ones for about $23 each. I don't remember the exact cost, but it was about that much give or take.
Sep 23, 2023 9:03 PM
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QueensGambitSep 23, 2023 9:03 PM
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Quote from rlwoolz View quoted comment :
I will reiterate the top comment from last time...

These can grow several feet a year, and it's important to note that how close you plant them will dictate their max growth height.

If planting in rows, you probably want them at least 5 feet apart, and they will reach 20' tall. 8 feet apart will get you 25-30' in height.

These are super low maintenance plants. Water them for a couple weeks when you first plant them and maybe add some fertilizer like Root Rocket, but otherwise they just do their thing. No trimming or anything should be required.
I bought this 8-pack slickdeal via Amazon when it was posted and in the northeast it hasn't grown much at all; maybe 6" to 1ft in optimal conditions with wood chip mulch around each. It's been a year or so since I planted them. They also arrived to me partially browning and not in the greatest condition.

I'm also the original poster of this deal when it was selling via Costco.

Wouldn't buy these again… I'll be dead by the time they actually provide privacy
Last edited by QueensGambit September 23, 2023 at 02:06 PM.
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Sep 23, 2023 9:21 PM
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BrianT1548Sep 23, 2023 9:21 PM
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These are OK in the right situation but people need to understand these are not long lived plants. My neighbor has some that are about 15 feet tall and provided a nice screen on the side of his house but after 20 years, they are now in decline. They are seriously thinning out and one has already died right in the middle leaving an unsightly hole (now that they are at a very mature age).

They only live about 20-25 years under optimal conditions. Once they look great, they will start to go in decline and need to be replaced.

I feel like plant growers need to start including lifespan on the plant tags. Many people would not buy so many of the big box plants if they knew how short lived they were. Nothing more frustrating than to get your landscaping in a new home and after 20 years it all has to be redone because all the plants are at the end of their lifespans. It can be expensive to replace as just like everything else good plants have inflated in price alot.

Boxwoods are another serious problem. They are short-lived as well (20-30 years) and they are now being affected by some type of virus and everybody is complaining how they are turning yellow and dying off after the past winter. This is in the midwest. I have about 9 that are fully mature but have now gotten hit and need to be dug out. I am just tired of these crappy big box plants.
Last edited by BrianT1548 September 23, 2023 at 02:45 PM.
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Sep 23, 2023 9:31 PM
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NitroNeilSep 23, 2023 9:31 PM
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These aint the one's that you get them and all the needles fall off is it?
Sep 23, 2023 9:39 PM
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BrianT1548Sep 23, 2023 9:39 PM
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Quote from NitroNeil View quoted comment :
These aint the one's that you get them and all the needles fall off is it?
No, they don't have needles. They are more like a juniper type of evergreen. They just get all brown and die. You have to cut them down and it leaves a big hole in your privacy screen. Easy to replace when they are small but not when they are full grown.

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Sep 23, 2023 10:30 PM
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bigrbolandSep 23, 2023 10:30 PM
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Quote from BrianT1548 View quoted comment :
These are OK in the right situation but people need to understand these are not long lived plants. My neighbor has some that are about 15 feet tall and provided a nice screen on the side of his house but after 20 years, they are now in decline. They are seriously thinning out and one has already died right in the middle leaving an unsightly hole (now that they are at a very mature age).

They only live about 20-25 years under optimal conditions. Once they look great, they will start to go in decline and need to be replaced.

I feel like plant growers need to start including lifespan on the plant tags. Many people would not buy so many of the big box plants if they knew how short lived they were. Nothing more frustrating than to get your landscaping in a new home and after 20 years it all has to be redone because all the plants are at the end of their lifespans. It can be expensive to replace as just like everything else good plants have inflated in price alot.

Boxwoods are another serious problem. They are short-lived as well (20-30 years) and they are now being affected by some type of virus and everybody is complaining how they are turning yellow and dying off after the past winter. This is in the midwest. I have about 9 that are fully mature but have now gotten hit and need to be dug out. I am just tired of these crappy big box plants.
You're probably referring to 'blight'. I was just informed that the two boxwoods I have, are suffering from it.

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