Trees

Thuja 'Junior Giant'

Junior Giant arborvitae

Thuja 'Junior Giant', Photo: Plants Nouveau.

Junior Giant forms an upright pyramid clothed in dense, lustrous dark green foliage. It is grown as a fast-growing screen or evergreen structural plant, with a listed landscape size smaller than Green Giant. Allow for the full anticipated width when planting a row so individual plants have space to develop healthy crowns.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 15–20 ft · Width: 6–10 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8

Sizes & prices

#1Junior Giant Arborvitae$24.99
#3Junior Giant Arborvitae$69.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Narrow pyramidal
Use: Privacy screen; hedge; specimen
Growth rate: Slower and more compact than Green Giant

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Growers describe resistance, but Colesville rates it semi-resistant; browsing is still possible.
Drought: Grower lists drought tolerance after establishment; water during prolonged dry periods.
Wet soil: Well-drained soil is recommended; avoid standing water.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; dark green

Growing & care

Pruning: Shape lightly in early spring if necessary, retaining leafy growth; avoid cutting into bare old wood.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing.
Issues: Avoid prolonged root saturation; monitor hedge plants for stress and bagworms.

Sources & photo credits

Colesville Nursery

University of Minnesota Extension

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Photo: Photo: Plants Nouveau, used under its garden-center marketing image permission. · Plants Nouveau garden-center promotional image permission

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.