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Thuja Green Giant vs. Giant Arborvitae: Same Species, Different Names

Taxonomy

Thuja Green Giant = Thuja standishii × plicata (hybrid).
Giant Arborvitae = Thuja plicata (species, Western Redcedar).

Common Name Confusion

Regional names vary. Always use scientific names for accurate identification and purchasing.

Practical Difference

Green Giant: faster growth, narrower, more disease-resistant (hybrid vigor). Giant Arborvitae: broader, slower, native species. Both excellent screens.

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