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Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'
Western Red Cedar 

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'
Common name

Western Red Cedar

Group

Conifers

Family

Cupressaceae

Description

Western Red Cedar. A tall conifer with cinnamon-red bark and aromatic dark glossy 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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Conical
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
20m; 35m
Ultimate spread
6m; 9m

Colour

Flowers
Yellow in July; August
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
White in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Hedging; Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Scale

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 25 litre 150-175 cm --- £32.00 £ 48
Regular 15 litre 175-200 cm --- £32.00 £ 79