Hi everyone,

I just purchased a Thuja 'Green Giant' in a 3 gallon container from Lowe's. I couldn't resist - they marked it down from $23 to $6! It looks a little dry at the bottom with some dead foliage, a few fibrous roots are sticking out of the top like maybe it lost some soil in transport. It's probably ready for a bigger container, but I am not sure about where to put a tree that is going to grow this big! I have a 1/2 acre so there's room in the front yard for sure, I am just going to have to give it some thought.

Does anyone know if it would be ok in a bigger container for the winter? I have a 16" square planter and some Jungle potting mix just waiting for a use...does this sound ok for a few months? Or would the transplant shock in spring be harmful to the plant?

Thank you!

Nicole