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Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata 'Green Sport'
Pronunciation: THOO-yuh ply-KAY-tuh
SKU #03119
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Grows 12 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide in 10 years.
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| Description | Formerly 'Green Sport', this well-behaved evergreen had such a great, compact growth habit that it begged for a new name. Quickly develops into a uniform, narrowly conical tree with shiny foliage that retains its green color well in the winter. Excellent for use as a screen or a specimen. This trouble-free evergreen responds well to regular pruning as a clipped hedge or to create a formal appearance. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; avoid extremely dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | Western Red Cedar is found on the coast of the U.S. from southern Alaska to northern California and also in the Rocky mountains from Alberta to Idaho and Montana (USDA zones 3b-9). In the north it is restricted to lower elevations (under 1,000'). This selection came to Monrovia from Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. |
| Lore | This magnificent cedar is much revered by the northwest Native peoples. Such was their respect and dependence on this tree that it was called "tree of life." The soft yet durable wood of Thuja plicata was used to build longhouses and dugout canoes, as well as numerous items necessary for daily life. Fiber was woven from strips of bark to create clothing, bedding and mats, and branchlets and roots added strength to heavy rope and baskets. |
Details
| Description | Formerly 'Green Sport', this well-behaved evergreen had such a great, compact growth habit that it begged for a new name. Quickly develops into a uniform, narrowly conical tree with shiny foliage that retains its green color well in the winter. Excellent for use as a screen or a specimen. This trouble-free evergreen responds well to regular pruning as a clipped hedge or to create a formal appearance. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; avoid extremely dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | Western Red Cedar is found on the coast of the U.S. from southern Alaska to northern California and also in the Rocky mountains from Alberta to Idaho and Montana (USDA zones 3b-9). In the north it is restricted to lower elevations (under 1,000'). This selection came to Monrovia from Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This magnificent cedar is much revered by the northwest Native peoples. Such was their respect and dependence on this tree that it was called "tree of life." The soft yet durable wood of Thuja plicata was used to build longhouses and dugout canoes, as well as numerous items necessary for daily life. Fiber was woven from strips of bark to create clothing, bedding and mats, and branchlets and roots added strength to heavy rope and baskets. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar evergreen or deciduous?
Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar?
Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar is Easy Care, Fast Growing.
Is Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar grow?
Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar in my landscape?
Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar is suitable for: Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color is the foliage of Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar?
Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar?
Good companion plants for Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar?
Provide deep, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil; avoid extremely dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Tight Squeeze™ Western Red Cedar?
Western Red Cedar is found on the coast of the U.S. from southern Alaska to northern California and also in the Rocky mountains from Alberta to Idaho and Montana (USDA zones 3b-9). In the north it is restricted to lower elevations (under 1,000'). This selection came to Monrovia from Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.