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Thuja Plicata Atrovirens


Latin name: Thuja Plicata Atrovirens
Common name: Western Red Cedar
Description:  

Conical conifer pointed when young with main and seconday branches very dense and upright.

over time it keeps the conical shape but spreads out.

Deep green, bright foliage, even in winter.

Grows well in all soils, even chalky, and tolerates severe repeated pruning, making it ideal for hedging.

reaches 12-15m tall and 4-6m wide.

Available Sizes and Shapes

  Size (height in cm) Pot (in litres) Form/shape
150-160 25

Plant care

Position: Position (Shelter):Full Sun to Partial Shade

Position (Soil Type):Any well drained soils
Feeding: Feeding in a border

Apply fertiliser at the manufacturers recommended rate during initial planting. Feed regularly during the first growing season to help the plant become established. After this, feed once per year in spring.

Feeding in pots for patio

Fertilise during initial planting at the manufacturers recommended rate, and thereafter twice per year in April and August.