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Green Rocket® at 2 1/2 years growth
from 24" transplant |
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A three-year old Green Rocket® planting |
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A fast-growing evergreen for year round screens and windbreaks, the Green Rocket Hybrid® (Thuja Plicata x
Standishii) can grow 3 ft. or more per year. In fact, on the east coast
there have been several instances of 5 ft. of growth in a single season on
established plants.
Green Rocket Hybrid® has a tall,
upright pyramidal rocket shape; 6-10 ft. wide at 25 ft. tall. Other great
attributes include:
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White Tail deer resistant - very little browsing in most
areas
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Pleasant cedar like aroma
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Horizontal branches shed ice and snow loads well
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Well anchored trees with strong root systems
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No major insect problems reported
unlike most cedars and arborvitae
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Tolerates drought and most soil conditions once established
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Grows in full sun to part shade
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Deep lustrous green foliage, with bronzing in winter in open
areas
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Foliage remains year round - no leaves to clean up
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Soft foliage (similar to an arborvitae) is not prickly like
some pines and spruce trees
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Can be trimmed to shorter hedge
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Transplants well in spring, summer, and fall (early fall in
protected areas only)
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Costs less than a privacy fence
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Enhances property values while screening unsightly areas
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Available in 4-inch mini pots (no transplant shock)
shipped to your door
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