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western red cedar 'Aurea'

Thuja plicata 'Aurea'

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Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Aurea' is a vigorous evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of conical habit, with spreading sprays of deep golden-yellow foliage

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds especially when young. Suitable for hedging or screening

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects and conifer aphids

Diseases

May be subject to coryneum canker

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years