Plants > Conifers

western red cedar [Goldy]

Thuja plicata Goldy ('4ever'^PBR)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

An upright conifer suitable for hedging. Foliage is dark yellow-gold turning a richer gold -orange in autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

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 FacingWest FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun or semi-shade

Pruning

Prune hedge by trimming if necessary in spring and then again in summer to maintain a good shape

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to Coryneum canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years