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How To Know The Height, Width & Size A Plant Or Tree Will Grow To At Maturity
Posted by Brent Wilson on 8/1/2017 to
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First, I have to make a confession regarding the title of this article. In a way, the title is misleading in that it might make one think there's a way anyone can know for sure the size a specific type of plant or tree will grow to at maturity in a specific area, climate or environment.
So, we fall in love with a specific plant we don't know much about but are interested in adding it to our garden. But first, before spending the dollars and time and effort to plant it, we want to know for sure it will fit the space we intend it to fill in our garden. That's when we might go on a search for websites that list the "mature sizes" of our plant. We go to one source and they list the plant we want as maturing to 10 feet tall and wide. Then, just to be sure, we go for a second opinion to a different reliable source and it list's the mature size of the same plant at 15 feet tall and wide. That's a difference of 5 feet, which might make it too large for the place we intend it to fill. Now we're confused. But we really want the plant so we check a few more sources and find that every site we go to lists a different mature size. Now we're really confused, and maybe upset. Which one is right? Maybe none...maybe all.
When it comes to mature plant size, what it really comes down to is that the same plant might grow to significantly different sizes based on local climate, environmental factors, and average lifespan of the specific plant.
As long as a plant is alive and well it will put out new growth every spring, or at sometime during the year, thereby adding to its size. Only when in poor health does it completely stop growing. Because a specific type of plant might live 30 years on average in one area or climate and 50 years in another area or climate, it's impossible to know or state the mature size. This is why sizes listed by various sources are often based on the average lifespan of a specific type of plant, or the average size a plant might grow to at a specific age. For example, many sources list the size you might expect specific Japanese maple cultivars to grow to by age 10.
Local climate and other environmental factors can also determine the size a plant will grow. A specific type of plant, such as bamboo, might grow half the size in a cool climate as it would in a warm climate. A plant growing in dry conditions might grow much smaller than it would in moist conditions. Sun exposure, soil type, soil drainage, elevation, fertilization, pruning and other environmental conditions and care practices are factors as well. Therefore, it's virtually impossible for any nursery professional, arborist, landscaper or veteran gardener to state the exact mature size any specific plant will grow to in a specific area.
Here's what you can do to come as close as possible to knowing the average size a specific plant type will grow to...
First, take a look around your local area to find old landscapes that might contain established specimens of the specific plant or tree you would like to add to your landscape or gardens.
If you can't find any older specimens growing in your area, consult with reputable local nursery professionals, landscapers, arborists, Extension service personnel, or Master Gardeners who might be able to give you a good idea as to the mature size you might expect for a specific plant.
Posting a question in a gardening forum or on a social media channel can sometimes be helpful, though doing so might end in an ego battle as to who has the "right" answer.:-) I'd still suggest consulting with local professionals in your area first.
Regarding plant sizes and other attributes, I know from experience that the complete information is sometimes impossible to find for any given plant. That said, we at Wilson Bros Gardens do our best to provide the most accurate information possible based on our own 40 years of personal experience growing plants in our own gardens here in north-central Georgia, USDA Zone 8a. That said, we do offer many relatively new plant species and cultivars so often have to rely on information published by plant breeders regarding size and other attributes of a plant, which may or may not be entirely accurate.
Please Note: We at Wilson Bros Gardens know we are not perfect. Sometimes we make typos or other unintentional errors in the content published on our website, or we may have overlooked updates. If you look at the plant descriptions on this site and think you've found an error in content please contact us with details or updated information so we can make a correction if necessary. Thanks!
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This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
This tree:
Will grow up to 3' per year until maturity.
Darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter.
Requires little or no pruning but can be sheared easily if necessary.
Should be planted 5–6' apart for a screen or hedge.
Is a public domain tree, meaning anyone can propagate it from cuttings.
Has no serious disease or pest problems.
Features tiny, scale-like, glossy green leaves that are packed closely together in overlapping rows on divided branchlets, displaying in a flattened, fan-like spray.
Yields 1/2" long oblong cones that emerge green in the summer and turn brown in the winter.
Releases a pleasing aroma when leaves are squeezed.
Tolerates wind once established and withstands heavy ice or snow, making it a good choice for a fast-growing windbreak.
Shows better resistance to browsing by deer than most arborvitae.
Grows in a pyramidal shape.
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This is an exceptional landscape tree for use as a screen, hedge, or single specimen. It is also resistant to wind once established and can withstand heavy ice or snow, making it a good choice for a natural windbreak.
The green giant arborvitae can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–7. View Map
The green giant arborvitae grows to a height of 50–60' and a spread of 12–20' at maturity.
Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
The green giant arborvitae tolerates a wide range of soil textures. Poorly drained and wet sites should be avoided, and it is very salt-sensitive.
Arborvitae provides nesting sites and cover for birds and small animals. The flower buds, seeds and foliage are a food source, although this cultivar has greater resistance to deer browsing than most arborvitae.
In 1967, D.T. Poulsen from Kvistgaard, Denmark, gave the U.S. National Arboretum a single plant— Thuja standishii x plicata . From this plant, the clone named 'Green Giant' was propagated. Green giant arborvitae rapidly became a popular plant and is a good alternative for hemlock in the Northeast and Leland cypress in the Southeast.
Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist who assigned the Latin name to this species, picked up on one of the plants more sensory traits. The genus name, Thuja , is from a Greek word for perfume. Squeezing the evergreen leaves releases an aroma that is nothing less than nature's perfume.
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