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Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' | Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' - 60-70cm, 10lt

Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' | Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' - 60-70cm, 10lt

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Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a small, compact, slow-growing, mound-forming, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thin, pendulous, whipcord-like branches with tiny, aromatic, scale-like, glossy dark green leaves, pressed tightly against the branches. It usually acquires bronze tones in winter. It has pineapple scent when crushed. Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It prefers cool summer climates and doesn’t like too dry conditions. Even though it likes sunny areas, it appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be protected from harsh, drying winds. It doesn’t have any serious pest or disease problems. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' is an interesting, unique, evergreen shrub with elegant arching branches, perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Great-looking in rock and gravel gardens, planted near ponds or swimming pools. Excellent for growing in containers.
  • Common Name

    Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord'

  • Family

    Cupressaceae

  • Type

    evergreen shrub

  • Pot Size

    10

  • Height (cm)

    60-70cm

  • Native To

    garden origin, USA

  • Flower

    non-flowering

  • Foliage

    whipcord-like branches with tiny, aromatic, scale-like, glossy dark green leaves

  • Maturation period

    10–20 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

1–1.5m

Mature Width

1–1.5m

Shape / habit

pendulous weeping

Preferred Location

Orientation

South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing, exposed or sheltered

Soil Type

acid, alkaline, neutral, full sun

Soil moisture

moist but well–drained

Growing Period

Flower

non-flowering

Foliage

all year

Fruit

no fruit

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

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