Thuja plicata Winter Green

Common Name: Winter Green Western Red Cedar

Description:
The Winter Green Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Winter Green') is a beautiful, evergreen conifer known for its dense, upright growth and rich green foliage that maintains its colour throughout the colder months. This fast-growing tree is highly valued for screening, hedging, and windbreaks due to its thick, soft-textured foliage and natural pyramidal shape. Thriving in well-drained soils, it prefers full sun to part shade and is tolerant of frost, humidity, and moderate drought once established. Its aromatic foliage releases a pleasant scent when crushed, adding to its appeal in garden landscapes. This low-maintenance and disease-resistant variety is ideal for those seeking a hardy, year-round privacy screen or a striking feature tree.

Form:

• Tree - Large
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–12 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones instead)

Flower Colour:

• N/A (produces small, elongated cones)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging & Screening
• Fast Growing
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Disease Resistant
• Frost Hardy
• Aromatic Foliage
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Other evergreen conifers such as Cupressus, Cedrus, and Juniperus species
• Underplanting with shade-tolerant shrubs like Hydrangeas and Camellias
• Ground covers such as Liriope and Hellebores for contrasting textures