Western Red Cedar hedging (Thuja plicata)

Pot grown Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)

Western Red Cedar
(Thuja plicata)

Thuja Plicata's glossy, green foliage can form the ideal evergreen screen for protection against wind and noise, as well as adding that needed length of privacy.

About Western Red Cedar
Key Features
Pruning & Care
How To Plant Western Red Cedar

About Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar is the perfect alternative to Leylandii hedging, as it still gives you that rich green, and dense evergreen hedge, but is that ever so slightly slower at growing.

The glossy, dark green foliage of the Western Red Cedar is bolder than other types of conifers and is displayed in striking sprays. The leaves give off a sweet, pineapple-like scent when crushed between your fingers, making the Western Red Cedar that much more enticing. The plant also produces little cones, but it is most loved for its rich and dense leaves.

Thuja plicata Atrovirens, has proved to be the ideal hedge for any garden surrounded by heavy traffic, as well as country and suburban settings, due to the way it can effectively absorb pollution particles. Including this, the tall stature can make it the perfect background to any colourful and small plants, which just need an accompaniment to make them stand out from their surroundings.

Key Features

Western Red Cedar can grow in both sun and shade and is flourishes best in any well-drained soil. The hedge grows at 40-60cm per year, and is still considered fast growing, however you can still cut back into old wood without the risk of it browning (which you cannot do with Leylandii), and this therefore makes it that much easier to maintain.

Growth height: Fast (40-60cm per year)
Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
Soil Type: Normal
Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
Evergreen foliage? Yes

Pruning & Care

How To Plant Western Red Cedar

When should I plant Western Red Cedar hedging?

The best time to plant your Western Red Cedar hedging is any time from early spring through to early autumn, providing the ground is not frozen and the plants are given plenty of water.

How far apart do you plant Western Red Cedar plants?

Depending on how quickly you want a dense hedge, plant at 60-100cm apart. It's good to bear in mind, we recommend at least 3 per metre for smaller plants that are only 40-60cm when purchased.

How to plant your Western Red Cedar:

To get the best out of your Western Red Cedar hedging, ensure to plant during cool temperatures/weather. You will need to amend the planting area with a layer of compost, ensuring you place around a 3-inch later. Work the compost into the soil to about 12 inches down.

Dig a trench/hole that's the same depth as the root mass, but twice as wide. Set the plant into the hole, sitting it upright and straight.

For root ball plants, untie the ropes/string around the root ball covering, but do not fully remove the covering as it will decompose in the soil over the time, and helps to hold the roots together. After this, backfill the hole with soil and press down lightly to secure the plant.

Make sure the hedge is watered at least once/twice a week, depending on the warmth when planted. Newly planted plants are not able to take up water effectively for many months, making them highly vulnerable to drought stress (hence watering is so important).

Evergreen

Fast Growing

Thuja Plicata's glossy, green foliage can form the ideal evergreen screen for protection against wind and noise, as well as adding that needed length of privacy.

About Western Red Cedar
Key Features
Pruning & Care
How To Plant Western Red Cedar

About Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar is the perfect alternative to Leylandii hedging, as it still gives you that rich green, and dense evergreen hedge, but is that ever so slightly slower at growing.

Key Features

Growth height: Fast (40-60cm per year)
Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
Soil Type: Normal
Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
Evergreen foliage? Yes

Pruning & Care

How To Plant Western Red Cedar

When should I plant Western Red Cedar hedging?

The best time to plant your Western Red Cedar hedging is any time from early spring through to early autumn, providing the ground is not frozen and the plants are given plenty of water.

How far apart do you plant Western Red Cedar plants?

Depending on how quickly you want a dense hedge, plant at 60-100cm apart. It's good to bear in mind, we recommend at least 3 per metre for smaller plants that are only 40-60cm when purchased.

How to plant your Western Red Cedar:

Dig a trench/hole that's the same depth as the root mass, but twice as wide. Set the plant into the hole, sitting it upright and straight.

Bare Root

Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot Grown

Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root Ball

Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant Hedging

Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
Bare Root Discount Deals

Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

Order Value	Standard Delivery Charge (Inc. VAT)
£0.00-£49.99	£10.02
£50.00-£149.99	£18.00
£150.00-£249.99	£30.00
£250.00-£349.99	£42.00
£350.00-£698.99	£75.00
£699.00+	FREE

Western Red Cedar
(Thuja plicata)

Root Types Summary

Bare Root

Pot Grown

Root Ball

Instant Hedging

Bare Root Discount Deals

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