Whipcord Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'
SKU
06657
A dense, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with finely textured, green foliage and gracefully arching branches. Foliage turns bronze in winter. Excellent for use as a specimen plant or in group plantings for added appeal in the landscape.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | THOO-yuh ply-KAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The species Thuja plicata is a magnificent cedar, 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 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. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Weigela (Weigela); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered location; avoid extremely dry sites. In harsh winter areas, apply a thick layer of mulch to protect root zone. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
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