{"product_id":"green-giant-arborvitae-2-5inch","title":"Green Giant Arborvitae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThuja Green Giant (Thuja standishii × plicata) – Fast‑Growing Evergreen for Dense Privacy Hedges and Living Fences\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a reliable evergreen for quick privacy, Thuja Green Giant forms a tall, uniform screen with rapid growth, rich green foliage, and strong resistance to deer, pests, and disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast growth rate for quick privacy\u003cbr\u003eEvergreen foliage with year‑round color\u003cbr\u003eDeer resistant\u003cbr\u003eDisease and insect‑resistant\u003cbr\u003eDrought‑tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eAdaptable to most soil types\u003cbr\u003eNaturally conical shape with no pruning required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat problem does Thuja Green Giant solve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt creates a tall, dense privacy hedge that blocks views, wind, and noise while growing quickly enough to establish coverage in just a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is low‑maintenance, adaptable, and requires no pruning to maintain its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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