Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata), also known as Western Red Cedar, is native to the Pacific Northwest. It has a conical shape with reddish brown bark and lush, evergreen foliage, making it a great ...

Emerald green arborvitae, on the other hard, is a standout plant to consider for adding privacy to a small yard, or if you desire a more elegant privacy hedge. Unlike the towering 'Green Giant ...

We attempted to grow other arborvitae varieties in our garden without success. It seemed that the other varieties couldn’t adapt to our hot summer despite being recommended for USDA zones 6-9.