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Thuja plicata

Family Cupressaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 15 - 21 m (50 - 70 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 18 m (15 - 60 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The conifer Thuja plicata (western red cedar) produces pastel yellow blossoms during mid spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, matte, fine textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is aromatic and fissured in texture. Thuja plicata (western red cedar) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Hedge, lawn, specimen and screening.