Western Red Cedar. A tall conifer with cinnamon-red bark and aromatic bright green leaves. Max Height 20m to 35m. Max Spread 6m to 9m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Thuja plicata
A tall conifer with cinnamon-red bark and aromatic bright green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Thuja |
|---|---|
| Species | plicata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Western Red Cedar |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m, 35m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 6m, 9m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Hedging, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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