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Thuja plicata Whipcord
Whipcord Western Red Cedar
- » Interesting Foliage
- » Evergreen
- » Long, slender branches
- » Uptight, central trunk grows 4-5' high
- » Winter foliage interest
- » Little maintenance required
- Category:Shrub
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Evergreen with long, slender branches that hang dramatically downward from an upright central trunk that grows ever so slowly to 4-5 feet high. Soft and flexible branches are colored a rich and shimmering shade of olive-yellow-green. Winter foliage color is russet-hued bronze.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thuja plicata Whipcord
Requires very little maintenance. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed. May be pruned and sheared to size. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.