- Fast Growing Evergreen Screen - Thuja plicata, also known as Western Red Cedar, is valued for its rapid growth and dense branching. It quickly forms a tall, structured hedge, offering excellent privacy and shelter in gardens of all sizes.
- Year Round Structure & Colour - With rich, glossy green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the seasons, this conifer ensures lasting structure and greenery. Its evergreen character makes it a reliable choice for creating borders, windbreaks, or natural screening.
- Hardy & Low Maintenance - Thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions, it requires minimal upkeep once established. Regular trimming helps maintain a neat, formal appearance, while its dense foliage provides safe nesting and cover for birds and wildlife.
- Compact Height for Versatile Use – This variety typically reaches an eventual height of around between 1.5m and 6m, making it ideal for lower hedging, edging, and smaller garden spaces where a neat, manageable barrier is desired.
Plant genus Thuja
Common Name Western Red Cedar
Plant type Hedging Plant, Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Any
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Yew, Boxwood, Holley
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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Western Red Cedar Hedging
Thuja plicata
Bare Root Hedging
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- Fast Growing Evergreen Screen - Thuja plicata, also known as Western Red Cedar, is valued for its rapid growth and dense branching. It quickly forms a tall, structured hedge, offering excellent privacy and shelter in gardens of all sizes.
- Year Round Structure & Colour - With rich, glossy green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the seasons, this conifer ensures lasting structure and greenery. Its evergreen character makes it a reliable choice for creating borders, windbreaks, or natural screening.
- Hardy & Low Maintenance - Thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions, it requires minimal upkeep once established. Regular trimming helps maintain a neat, formal appearance, while its dense foliage provides safe nesting and cover for birds and wildlife.
- Compact Height for Versatile Use – This variety typically reaches an eventual height of around between 1.5m and 6m, making it ideal for lower hedging, edging, and smaller garden spaces where a neat, manageable barrier is desired.
Plant genus Thuja
Common Name Western Red Cedar
Plant type Hedging Plant, Herbaceous Perennials
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Any
Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Yew, Boxwood, Holley
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
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