Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'
western red cedar
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
This wonderful Western red cedar has attractive sprays of dark green foliage and is a valuable hedging plant for a sunny, sheltered site. Left untrimmed it forms a tall, columnar to conical shape, that makes an excellent specimen for the larger garden.
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Wearing gardening gloves trim hedges twice a year - in spring and again in late summer. Protect from cold winds, particularly the newly planted specimens.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen