This is a tough tree and will not suffer damage from high wind or heavy ice and snow loads. 'Green Giant' is quite tolerant of droughty summers without supplemental watering once established. Plant 5-6 feet apart for a really fast privacy screen. You can expect this tree to grow between two and three feet a year. 30 inch plant in a 2 gal. container - $10.00 ea. I also have 30 4' to 5' in 5 gal. containers available. 419-583-0775