The Thuja Green Giant (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant') thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8 and even though fertile, well-drained loamy soil is best, it can adapt well to poor soil and clay.

Apart from the American arborvitae, there are other species such as the western red-cedar or giant arborvitae (Thuja plicata) and the deerhorn cedar or false arborvitae (Thujopsis dolabrata).

And when, the flowers bloomed, the plant’s true beauty was seen. Scientifically categorized as Nervilia Plicata –it was the first confirmed record of this species from Sri Lanka. Nervilia Plicata : An ...