'Green Giant' Arborvitae | Thuja plicata red cedar ‘Green Giant’ clethra Perennials

Perennials

Color may vary from purple to lilac and occasionally even white

This selection of Amsonia from White Flower Farm bears gorgeous plump navy blue buds in late spring

The red fruit is large and good for eating

It is very adaptable to both moist and dry locations and is highly tolerant of urban pollution

'Green Giant' Arborvitae | Thuja plicata red cedar ‘Green Giant’ clethra PerennialsGreen Giant Western Red Cedar is a fast growing arborvitae hybrid cultivar (T. plicata x T. standishii) that is often promoted as a disease free substitute for Leland cypress, particularly in the southeastern U. S. Trees may grow to 30 50 tall with a dense, narrow, pyramidal habit, but can be easily kept more compact by pruning for screens or hedges. In the proper environment, trees can add up to 3 4 of growth per year. Horizontal to slightly upright