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Golden Western Red Cedar

Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina'

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Overview

The Thuja plicata 'Zebrina', or Golden Western Red Cedar, is a striking conifer with horizontally banded, yellow-green foliage that shines in full sun. Growing to an average height of 10-15 feet with a 3-5-foot spread, it forms an upright pyramidal shape. Hardy in USDA zones 5-7, it prefers moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for hedges or specimen planting, 'Zebrina' adds year-round color and texture to landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–7Type Conifer, Tree
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — scientifically designated as Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — A cultivar of Western Red CedarGolden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — is a striking conifer with horizontally bandedGolden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — Growing to an average height of 10-15 feet with a 3-5-foot spread, it forms an upright pyramidal shapeGolden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — yellow-green foliage that shines in full sunGolden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — providing continual interest in the gardenGolden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-7, it prefers moist, well-drained soils+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae

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Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — scientifically designated as Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — A cultivar of Western Red Cedar
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — is a striking conifer with horizontally banded
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — Growing to an average height of 10-15 feet with a 3-5-foot spread, it forms an upright pyramidal shape
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — yellow-green foliage that shines in full sun
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — providing continual interest in the garden
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-7, it prefers moist, well-drained soils
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — presents a captivating visual addition to any landscape with its striking foliage and considerable stature
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — Ideal for hedges or specimen planting, 'Zebrina' adds year-round color and texture to landscapes
Golden Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina') — This variegation becomes most vivid in the presence of full sun to partial shade
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