Question 1

for a privacy screen, pruning at 8ft, how far would the roots grow? -worried about foundation

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Surface roots. They do not root very far or deep. Your foundation will be fine.

Question 2

I live in the chicago area. the temperature is getting into low 30's now at night.  can i still plant them if i purchase them now?

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I'm in Michigan. The sooner you can get these in the ground, the better. Wet them well and give them some protection from the winter like leaves or some kind of cover. The roots will set over the winter. If the ground is frozen by the time you get them, don't put them in. Put them in a protected spot and cover them well. Start them in the spring. My plants are 8-9 yrs now and 15-20ft. They like full sun

Question 3

If I plant them closer together (around 6 feet apart) will it keep them from growing up to 40 feet?  I really just want 25 foot trees.

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This is more like "food for thought", Tawm. See, I have the same desire with 50 trees I planted this spring.I want a fast windbreak, but not one that will block too much view. I calculate mine may be approaching 25 feet in 10-12 years.They are 5-6 feet apart and my soil has a soft shalelike limestone layer at about 2-3 feet.I hope this will be a barrier to growth over 25 or so feet. Additionally, if I see vigorous growth at 10-15 feet I may look at topping them to slow vertical growth.These efforts should allow me to have a wind barrier of 0-30 feet for the next 15-20 or 25 years.By then I will have used this barrier sufficiently to either leave it alone, or cut it all down and go back to the exposed view I have now. At a minimal cost, I may add!I hope this nonscientific input will help you in your decision process.

Question 4

are there 25 mini trees in this order? it says "25 Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae 8-14" tall trees" for $56.99

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Yes there were 25 in my order.  Those little trees are now 7 feet tall, I planted over 100 and they are just beautiful.

ASIN	B000VOO4M0
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Brand Name	Thuja
Color	Bronze,Green
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (207)
Expected Blooming Period	spring,winter
Expected Plant Height	14 inches
Expected Planting Period	Winter
Moisture Needs	Moderate Watering
Number of Pieces	25
Soil Type	Sandy Soil
Sunlight Exposure	Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8
Unit Count	25 Count

25 Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae 8-14" Tall Trees

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