Do Green Giants Get Bagworms

These could be bagworms. This is a common pest of some arborvitae trees, and it is occasionally found in Thuja Green Giant. Since this tree is so tough and hardy, they are only very rarely attacked by this insect. … Once you remove the bags your trees will quickly grow back.

What is killing my Green Giant arborvitae?

Arborvitae Root Rot If your Thuja ‘Green Giant’ is growing poorly, turning to reddish brown foliage, and seems to be dying, it could be root rot caused by soggy or saturated soil conditions. Let the soil line get a little dry between waterings. Water in the mornings so the soil has time to dry out during the day.

Do arborvitae get bagworms?

Bagworms are dark brown caterpillars that love to feed on over 128 different plant species. However, arborvitae, red cedar, and juniper are the most common plants that bagworms will eat. The insects are only about an inch long. They weave silk bags (cocoons) as they feed on the branches.