Green Giant Arborvitae ( Thuja plicata ) golden spirit National Arboretum’s shrub breeding program

National Arboretum’s shrub breeding program in McMinnville

Beautyberry plants are said to bear more fruit if several are planted together

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Unlike some of the other purple leafed varieties it retains it coloration on old and new growth

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Green Giant Arborvitae ( Thuja plicata ) golden spirit National Arboretum’s shrub breeding programArborvitae Green Giant Thuja x plicata 'Green Giant' The 'Green Giant' arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast growing evergreen. It's natural pyramidal to conical form boasts dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes only a little in the winter. This is an exceptional landscape tree for use as a screen, hedge, windbreak, or single specimen. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils, but prefers moist, well drained soil. withstands heavy ice or