Thuja - growing, pruning and advice on caring for hedge tree
The thuja plant is a great hedge conifer. Thuja tree care includes trimming and pruning, it's easy for this disease-resistant and fast-growing hedge shrub.
How to grow western red cedar ( Thuja plicata ) - BBC Gardeners …
2024年1月6日 · In UK gardens Western red cedar is a popular choice for medium to tall garden hedges as the rich, dark, glossy evergreen foliage has a moderately fast rate of growth and responds well to trimming. The variety commonly grown for hedging is Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’.
Thuja plicata - Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
Can be maintained in a hedge. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 Native range extends from Alaska south to Washngton, Oregon and into to northern California, and east to Montana. It is one of the four native "cedars" (so-called) in Oregon.
A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata)
2023年7月27日 · Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) is a majestic conifer tree native to western North America. It’s a popular choice for hedging in UK gardens due to its attractive evergreen foliage and fast growth rate.
Western Red Cedar: The Ideal Choice for Privacy Hedges
2024年10月7日 · For hedging purposes, a dwarf cultivar called Thuja plicata ‘Virescens’ is used. This compact form grows up to 15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has dense, layered branching with short, flattened sprays of deep green scale-like leaves.
Thuja plicata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Use as a specimen for large yards or recreational play areas, in riparian or woodland areas, in a rain or winter garden, or at the edges of ponds, streams, or bogs. It can be used as a hedge or privacy screen. Quick ID Hints: Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Bagworms and some root rots may occur.
Arborvitae - The Ultimate Growing Guide from Proven Winners
Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), also known as giant arborvitae, is the largest type of cedar, reaching up to 200 feet tall in the wild, with a growth rate of 2 to 3 feet per year. Garden varieties remain smaller. ... Hedges are typically sheared to keep a formal or semi-formal appearance. The best time to prune arborvitae is in late winter ...
Western Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar ‘Green Giant’ (Thuja plicata)
Dense foliage makes a great informal hedge row or privacy screen. Beautiful when massed in a shrub border. The perfect solution for narrow spaces. An excellent specimen, foundation, or border plant.
Western Red Cedar Hedge | Thuja plicata | Hedges Direct
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' commonly known as Western Red Cedar, is a popular conifer alternative to Leylandii for hedging due to its slightly slower growth rate and ease of maintenance. It has vibrant mid to dark green foliage which is glossier than other conifers and is …
Western Red Cedar, Thuja plicata - Native Plants PNW
The American Arborvitae or Northern White Cedar, Thuja occidentalis is native to the northeastern United States and eastern Canada and has several cultivated varieties, with columnar forms that make good screens and smaller “globe” forms that are good for foundation plantings.