Arborvitae - Thuja 'Virescens'

Thuja plicata 'Virescens' are extremely similar to the 'Atrovirens' variety. A sister plant to the Green Giant Arborvitae, Virescens Arborvitae grows very quickly, is not disturbed by deer and makes a very dense privacy hedge. The main difference, however, is that the Virescens Arborvitae stays much more narrow. The Virescens is similar to an Emerald Green but grows at a faster rate and is deer-resistant! If you have a smaller yard or smaller garden space where you need a fast-growing privacy plant, Thuja 'Virescens' may be the perfect fit for you. Atrovirens and Virescens are commonly used in Europe as an evergreen privacy hedge. Additional Information: Latin Name: Thuja plicata 'Virescens' Plant Type: Conifer, Tree Shrub Type: Evergreen Exposure: Full to Part Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 30-35 Feet Mature Width: 3-5 Feet Recommended Spacing: 3 ft apart Growth Rate: 1.5-2.5 ft per year Hardiness Zone: Zone 5-8 Habit: Pyramidal Water Needs: Everyday initially. Once established, regular watering still needed for best performance Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Late Fall, Early Spring Additional attribute: Bird Friendly Year-round Interest Waterwise Landscape Uses: Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Windbreak