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Western Red Cedar

Thuja Plicata

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Overview

The Western Red Cedar, or Thuja plicata, is a towering evergreen reaching up to 230 feet in height with a broad pyramidal shape. Its lush, scale-like foliage presents deep greens and shimmers with life all year. Its aromatic wood is durable and rot-resistant, making it a valued material. Ideal for large spaces, this majestic tree provides privacy and is a pivotal habitat element for diverse wildlife. Thrives in USDA zones 5-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Conifer, Tree
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a magnificent evergreen conifer that embodies the essence of the Pacific Northwest; gardeners value the Western Red
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It also offers excellent wind resistance, making it a practical and stunning windbreakWestern Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — The leaves are arranged in flat spraysWestern Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Thrives in USDA zones 5-7Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It enjoys a partial to full sun exposure and is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7; the Thuja plicata requires ample space toWestern Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — it holds significant ecological and cultural importanceWestern Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — As an iconic tree of the northwestern United States+58

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae

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Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a magnificent evergreen conifer that embodies the essence of the Pacific Northwest; gardeners value the Western Red
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It also offers excellent wind resistance, making it a practical and stunning windbreak
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — The leaves are arranged in flat sprays
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Thrives in USDA zones 5-7
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It enjoys a partial to full sun exposure and is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7; the Thuja plicata requires ample space to
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — it holds significant ecological and cultural importance
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — As an iconic tree of the northwestern United States
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its lush, scale-like foliage presents deep greens and shimmers with life all year; the leaves are arranged in flat sprays
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — scientifically known as Thuja plicata; approximately 1/2-inch long
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — scientifically known as Thuja plicata
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — they release a pleasant fragrance
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — the Thuja plicata requires ample space to flourish and thrives in moist; the Western Red Cedar possesses a straight trunk
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — the Western Red Cedar possesses a straight trunk with a fibrous
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — this majestic tree provides privacy and is a pivotal habitat element for diverse wildlife
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — the Thuja plicata requires ample space to flourish and thrives in moist
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — which is characteristic of the species, image 38
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — reddish-brown bark that is both attractive and tactile; it enjoys a partial to full sun exposure and is hardy in USDA zones
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — and as a natural privacy screen.<br><br>Furthermore
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It enjoys a partial to full sun exposure and is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — reddish-brown bark that is both attractive and tactile
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its aromatic wood is durable and rot-resistant, making it a valued material; maintenance is generally low
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — As an ideal specimen for larger landscapes; its aromatic wood is durable and rot-resistant, making it a valued material
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — making it a suitable choice for parks; thrives in USDA zones 5-7
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Maintenance is generally low
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