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 5–8

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a towering evergreen reaching up to 230 feet in height with a broad pyramidal shape

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Thrives in USDA zones 5-7

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its lush, scale-like foliage presents deep greens and shimmers with life all year

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its aromatic wood is durable and rot-resistant, making it a valued material

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a towering evergreen reaching up to 230 feet in height with a broad pyramidal shape

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — scientifically known as Thuja plicata

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a magnificent evergreen conifer that embodies the essence of the Pacific Northwest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae

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Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — this majestic tree provides privacy and is a pivotal habitat element for diverse wildlife

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Thrives in USDA zones 5-7

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its lush, scale-like foliage presents deep greens and shimmers with life all year

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — Its aromatic wood is durable and rot-resistant, making it a valued material

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a towering evergreen reaching up to 230 feet in height with a broad pyramidal shape

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — scientifically known as Thuja plicata

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — is a magnificent evergreen conifer that embodies the essence of the Pacific Northwest

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — As an ideal specimen for larger landscapes

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — which is characteristic of the species

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — reddish-brown bark that is both attractive and tactile

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — they release a pleasant fragrance

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — The leaves are arranged in flat sprays

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — the Western Red Cedar possesses a straight trunk with a fibrous

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — approximately 1/2-inch long

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — add subtle interest and are particularly attractive to an array of wildlife.<br><br>For landscape placement

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — the Thuja plicata requires ample space to flourish and thrives in moist

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) — Maintenance is generally low

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — making it a suitable choice for parks

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — conifer / tree for full or half

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — and as a natural privacy screen.<br><br>Furthermore

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — gardeners value the Western Red Cedar for its resilience against pests and diseases

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — It also offers excellent wind resistance, making it a practical and stunning windbreak

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) — As an iconic tree of the northwestern United States

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