Junior Giant Arborvitae
Thuja x plicata 'Junior Giant' PP31,297
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Junior Giant Arborvitae highlights at a glance!
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A Mini, Skinny Titan - Junior Giant Arborvitae
A compact privacy powerhouse! The Junior Giant Arborvitae PP#31,297 (Thuja x plicata 'Junior Giant') is the fun-sized cousin of the popular Green Giant Arborvitae, prized for its narrower, more compact habit that still delivers impressive height. This evergreen conifer is fast-growing, fragrant, and incredibly low-maintenance. It provides a dense, lush screen that stays green year-round, without taking up the real estate of its larger relatives.
It's perfect for tight suburban lots or smaller landscapes needing privacy in a hurry! With a naturally pyramidal shape, Junior Giant reaches about 20 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide at maturity. Its scale-like, rich green foliage grows in flat, fan-shaped sprays, giving it that classic arborvitae texture. Unlike some evergreens that brown or bronze in winter, this one keeps its fresh green color all year long.
Native to the Pacific Northwest, Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata) has long been revered by Indigenous cultures for its wood and spiritual symbolism of protection and endurance. It rarely produces cones, and when it does, they are small and unobtrusive.
Key Features
- Compact cultivar of the famous Green Giant Arborvitae
- Fast-growing evergreen reaching 15-20 feet tall
- Bagworm and pest-resistant!
- Stays narrow at 3-5 feet wide—ideal for tight spaces!
- Fragrant, deep green foliage year-round
- Urban condition/pollution-tolerant, and deer resistant
- Thrives in USDA Zones 5–8
Landscaping Uses
This space-saving conifer grows in a narrow pyramidal form. It is resistant to deer, pests, and diseases, making it an easy-care solution for privacy, windbreaks, or evergreen accents.
- Excellent for narrow hedgerows and privacy screens
- Great for privacy screens and windbreaks
- Use as a living fence along property lines
- A perfect backdrop for Landscape beds and Garden borders
- Ideal for tall privacy in small-space landscapes
- Punctuation mark-like accent plant for formal or informal garden styles
- Works well in large containers when young
- Fantastic formal row along driveways
Care and Maintenance
This Arborvitae is sun-loving, hardy, and incredibly tough. It handles humidity, poor soils, and city conditions with ease. Junior Giant is a hardy Arborvitae that brings that legacy to modern yards! This cultivar tolerates heat, humidity, and even urban pollution with ease, thriving in full sun to part shade.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils. Avoid standing water
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of bark mulch around the base; compost can be mixed into the planting hole to improve soil
- Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer
- Arborvitae Pruning Info: Minimal pruning needed; shape in early spring if desired
- Special Needs/Perks:
- Deer resistant
- Pollution and salt-tolerant
- Great for small-space gardeners
- Heat and humidity-tolerant
- Resistant to bagworms and most common Arborvitae pests!
A Little Giant With Big Impact
For gardeners short on space but big on privacy needs, Junior Giant is the answer. This little giant packs all the punch of its larger kin with none of the sprawl. Its lush evergreen form adds structure, protection, and elegance to any yard!
Buy now and Nature Hills will ship Junior Giant Arborvitae at the ideal time for planting in your growing zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Junior Giant Arborvitae grow?
Arborvitae grows quickly—about 2 to 3 feet per year once established.
Does Junior Giant need pruning?
Not usually. It grows in a naturally tidy pyramid shape. Light shaping in early spring is all it needs.
Is Junior Giant Arborvitae deer resistant?
Yes, it's known for excellent deer resistance because of its aromatic foliage, unlike Thuja occidentalis types.
Does Junior Giant stay green in winter?
Yes! It retains its deep green color all year without bronzing.
