Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae
Thujaplicata 'Virescens'

Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Thuja (THOO-yuh)
Species: plicata (ply-KAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Virescens

Category
Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting