• Eventual height: 35m
  • Eventual spread: 9m

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

western red cedar

5 year guarantee RHS award of garden merit
9cm pot £8.99
RH30002893
£8.99
RH30002894
£53.94 £24.99
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  • 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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  • Garden care:
    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
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