Giant Arborvitae Virescens available in Washington State

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Giant Arborvitae 'Virescens'

Thuja plicata "virescens"

7' Giant Arborvitae "Virescens" at our nursery (left) and larger tree in the field (not for sale)

Giant Arborvitae "Virescens" is an "intermediate" screening tree. Not as small and cylindrical as the "Emerald Green" Arborvitae, but also not as wide and tall as the Excelsa Cedar or the Leyland Cypress. The Giant Arborvitae "Virescens" are fast-growing and can tolerate wetter soil.

Because these Giant Arborvitae "Virescens" are such big trees, our customers usually have us deliver and plant them. We deliver and plant trees throughout Washington: Seattle, Bellevue, Bellingham, Vancouver (WA), east-of-the-mountains, etc. Contact us for free estimates: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

ATTRIBUTES

Foliage: Evergreen

Mature Height: 20-25 ft.

Mature Width: 10-12 ft. It has a "tear drop" shape, as in photo above.

Sunlight: full sun; sun/partial shade

Soil:. Wet soil tolerant.

Growth Rate: Medium/Fast, up to 2' a year after established, depending on growing conditions.

"Instant Privacy" Use: Fast-growing, larger barrier. Avoid power lines, plan for growth.

"Instant Privacy" Spacing: Usually planted on "4, 6 or 8' centers", meaning the trunks of each tree are 4', 6' or 8' apart. So if you're trying to cover 40' with trees on 8' centers, you'd need 6 trees (the first one at "0" ft. on one end, and then one every 8' after that). Some people want them even closer than that in order to maximize the 'Instant Privacy", while others will put them wider in order to cut down on the cost. Also look at staggering two rows if you have the room--maybe 10' centers, and then a row behind that fills in the spaces--this is good for the trees as it gives them more room, but it takes up more space in your yard.

Comments: A good choice if you simply want a bigger Emerald Green Arborvitae. Maintains its green color all year. Growing in popularity as a substitute for Leyland Cypress. Literature says it is "deer resistant".

8-9' Virescens

Sizes & Prices

9-10' Giant Arborvitae "Virescens" $125.00

To contact us: info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650.

Delivery, Planting & Free Estimates

Most of our trees are so large that people usually hire us to also deliver and install them. When we install trees we include a one year Warranty for no additional charge. For plantings involving several trees we usually include a Watering System and a Starter Kit (sprayer and root enhancer), also for no additional charge. And finally, you have full access to our Customer Service (real people answering the phone) and the Care of Your Trees section of our website.

Contact us for a Free Estimate for Delivery & Planting of the trees you select--info@NurseryTrees.com or (425) 343-2650. Click here for more information about Delivery & Planting, Free Estimates & Customer Service.

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