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Thuja Green Giant Near Cinderblock Wall: Roots Safe, Branches Will Touch

Thuja ‘Green Giant’ planted 2.5 ft from a cinderblock fence, 5 ft apart. Roots are fibrous, won’t damage wall. At maturity (12‑16 ft wide), branches will touch fence—fine. Drooping on new plants = water issue (too much or too little). Water every 3rd day. Stake loosely with a dowel until roots establish (remove next spring).

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