Western red cedar typically starts flowering in April.
western red cedar
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Whipcord') is a popular ornamental evergreen conifer that is native to the west coast of North America. It is admired for its foliage of deep green, fan-shaped foliage and strikingly ‘whipcord’ or 'threadlike' branchlets. Growing up to 131 feet in height, it is a fast-growing and can be grown as an fine specimen or mass planting for a screen. It also makes an attractive hedge or windbreak. It is perfect for providing year-round interest with minimal upkeep. Western Red Cedar is adaptable to both dry and moist soils and can even thrive in poor soils, is resistant to damage from ice, snow, and wind.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Loamy Clay Humus Rocky
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Whipcord') should be watered when the soil beneath it is dry. During the summer months, water this plant every 5-7 days, making sure that the soil is moist but not soggy. In the winter months, the frequency of watering should be reduced to about once a month. This plant prefers moist, well drained soil in a spot that receives at least 4 hours of sun a day.
sunlight
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Whipcord') requires 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. It enjoys full sun during the spring and summer months and can tolerate partial to full shade during the winter months. This plant species should be planted in an area where it receives both morning and afternoon sunlight during the growing season. Additionally, it should be protected from harsh south or west winds that could dehydrate the foliage and damage the needles.
pruning
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Whipcord') is best pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be minimal and selective. To maintain a compact form, lightly shear the outer growth of the plant in early spring, making sure the shearing does not reduce the branch density. When removing larger branches, it is important to make clean cuts close to the base of the branch, and to avoid over-pruning. If pruned too heavily, or at the wrong time of year, the plant will not be able to produce enough new growth to maintain its shape and may become sparse and leggy.
Season
Fall
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Starts Flowering
