Plants > Conifers

western red cedar 'Zebrina'

Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' (v)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Thuja
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, broadly conical evergreen tree with flat sprays of aromatic scale leaves, the sprays banded with creamy-yellow

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 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 FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast 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

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years