{"product_id":"thuja-virginian","title":"Thuja Virginian™ (Baby Giant Thuja)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThuja Virginian™ (Baby Giant Thuja) – Dense, Cold-Hardy \u0026amp; Built for Privacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a privacy screen that’s as tough as it is beautiful, the \u003cstrong\u003eThuja Virginian™\u003c\/strong\u003e — commonly known as Baby Giant Thuja — is one of the best arborvitae varieties you can plant. A natural hybrid of Eastern White Cedar and Giant Arborvitae, Thuja Virginian™ combines the cold hardiness of northern arborvitae with the lush, dense foliage and vigorous growth of its Giant parent — delivering a fast-growing, year-round privacy screen that thrives from Zone 4 all the way to Zone 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich green, feathery foliage. Naturally columnar form. Exceptional cold hardiness. Available from 1–6 ft. sizes, with money-saving \u003cstrong\u003e10-Packs\u003c\/strong\u003e for complete privacy hedgerows at every scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Thuja Virginian™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Cold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 4 — significantly more cold-tolerant than Leyland Cypress and many other privacy screen trees, making it the top choice for northern gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft. of growth per year under good conditions — a 2–3 ft. tree can reach 12–15 ft. within 4–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, Year-Round Privacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, overlapping evergreen foliage provides effective screening 365 days a year — no bare winter gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Columnar Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, upright growth habit requires no shearing to maintain — a naturally elegant, space-efficient silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Green Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant, feathery green needles that hold their color through winter — no bronzing or browning in cold weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e More resistant to deer browsing than many arborvitae varieties — an important advantage in suburban and rural landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, requires minimal care — no regular pruning, no special feeding, no fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-sited Thuja Virginian™ can provide decades of reliable screening and beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Privacy Screen – Spacing \u0026amp; 10-Pack Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense, continuous privacy screen, plant Thuja Virginian™ trees \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this spacing, canopies will merge within 3–4 years to form a seamless green wall. A \u003cstrong\u003e10-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–60 linear feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 ft. 10-Pack ($699.95):\u003c\/strong\u003e Best value for patient growers — ~$70\/tree. Full screening in 4–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3–4 ft. 10-Pack ($1,199.95):\u003c\/strong\u003e Great head start — ~$120\/tree. Full screening in 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 ft. 10-Pack ($1,199.95):\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediate visual impact — ~$120\/tree. Effective screening from near day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4–8. Thuja Virginian™ is one of the most cold-hardy fast-growing privacy screen trees available — an excellent choice for northern gardens where Leyland Cypress and other warm-climate evergreens are not reliably hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. Full sun (6+ hours daily) produces the densest growth and best screening. Tolerates partial shade but with reduced density and growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, moderately drought-tolerant. Deep, infrequent watering is preferred over frequent shallow watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a wide range of soils — clay, loam, and sandy soils are all tolerated. Prefers moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5). Avoid waterlogged or extremely dry sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4–6 ft. apart for a privacy hedge. For a windbreak or specimen planting, 8–10 ft. spacing allows trees to develop their full natural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring during the first 2–3 years to support rapid establishment. Established trees in average soils typically need little to no fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning needed — the naturally columnar form is self-maintaining. If desired, lightly tip-prune in late spring after new growth hardens to encourage additional density. Avoid cutting back into bare interior wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja Virginian™ holds its rich green color through winter without the bronzing or yellowing that affects some arborvitae varieties — a key advantage for year-round screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft. per year under good conditions. Mature height typically 20–30 ft. with a spread of 6–8 ft. — a naturally narrow, space-efficient form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant an Even Faster-Growing Privacy Screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum speed, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leyland-cypress-tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeyland Cypress Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grows 3–4 ft. per year — the fastest-growing privacy screen tree available. Best suited to Zones 6–10, Leyland Cypress is an excellent complement or alternative to Thuja Virginian™ in warmer climates. Many landscapers plant both for a mixed, more disease-resilient hedgerow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold-hardy to Zone 4, deer resistant, and beautifully dense year-round — the Thuja Virginian™ is the premier privacy screen arborvitae for northern and mid-Atlantic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947324184,"sku":"EVT-THU-BAB-12-2G","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947356952,"sku":"EVT-THU-BAB-23-2G","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 ft. \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":51878947389720,"sku":"EVT-THU-BAB-23-2G-10PACK","price":699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878947422488,"sku":"EVT-THU-BAB-34-5G","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":51878947455256,"sku":"EVT-THU-BAB-34-5G-10PACK","price":1199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. 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