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western red cedar 'Gelderland'

Thuja plicata 'Gelderland'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A fast-growing evergreen coniferous tree reaching 6m. It has sprays of bright green scaly leaves which become slightly bronzed over winter

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile soil in good light

Pruning

No pruning required, or can be trimmed to a hedge

Propagation

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to coryneum canker (see Conifers: brown patches)

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years