Junior Giant Thuja Tree – Fast-Growing Evergreen

Junior Giant Thuja – The Fast-Growing Privacy Screen Built to Last

You want privacy. You want it to look good. And you want it now. The Junior Giant Thuja delivers on all three — a fast-growing, dense arborvitae that shoots up 3–5 ft. per year, forms a lush evergreen wall, and keeps its rich green color through every season, including winter.

Whether you're screening a neighbor's fence, blocking road noise, or creating a windbreak across an open yard, this is one of the most reliable and widely planted privacy trees in North America.

Why Gardeners Choose the Junior Giant Thuja

• Exceptional Growth Rate: Grows 3–5 ft. per year under good conditions, reaching a mature height of 15–20 ft. — one of the fastest privacy screens available.
• Dense, Feathery Foliage: Soft, scale-like evergreen foliage stays rich green year-round, forming a thick, opaque screen that blocks sightlines and buffers noise.
• Naturally Columnar: Maintains a tight, upright form without heavy pruning — just plant and let it grow.
• Drought-Tolerant Once Established: Adaptable to a wide range of soils; low-maintenance after the first season.
• Disease & Pest Resistant: A tough, reliable performer that doesn't require constant attention or treatment.
• Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8, handling cold winters without browning or dieback.

Perfect For

• Privacy hedges and living fences
• Windbreaks and noise buffers
• Property line screening
• Standalone specimen trees
• Large container plantings on patios and decks

Planting Tips

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space 5–6 ft. apart for a dense privacy hedge, or 8–10 ft. apart for individual specimens. Water deeply and regularly during the first season to establish strong roots. The 10-Pack option is ideal for planting a full privacy row in one order.

Also Consider

Want an alternative fast-growing privacy screen with a slightly different texture? Our Leyland Cypress Tree — America's #1 fast-growing privacy screen — is another top choice that pairs well with Thuja in mixed privacy plantings.

Order Today

Available in 2 Gallon, 1–2 ft., and 2–3 ft. sizes, with single and 10-pack options. Ships as a healthy, nursery-grown live tree. Add to cart and start building your privacy screen this season.