Thuja plicata
WESTERN RED CEDAR, WESTERN ARBORVITAE
Cupressaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic
 
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Thuja plicata
WESTERN RED CEDAR, WESTERN ARBORVITAE
Cupressaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, formal screen, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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