Whipcord Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Attracts Birds, Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Evergreen, Full Sun, Hedge/Screen, Low Maintenance, Non-invasive, Shade Tolerant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 5a to 7b |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Height | |
| Width | |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Peaty |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Blooms In | Spring |
| Flower Color | White, Green |
| Foliage Color | Green, Other |
| Native | Yes |
| Suitable Space | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Plant Name | Arborvitae |
| Botanical Name | |
| Species | |
| Cultivar | |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
An interesting mop-head of the evergreen world, the Whipcord Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Whipcord') maintains a rounded, globe-like form of thick, threadlike tendrils. The long foliage pushes up from the center, weeping out and downward, creating an interesting effect.
The quirky Whipcord's prized foliage also changes color! In the summer months, expect glossy green foliage. As the temperatures cool for winter, watch the foliage turn an eye-catching bronze-green hue!
The Whipcord Western Red Cedar is a cultivar of the native American plant, originating from the Pacific Northwest. Amongst other interesting facts, the Whipcord is a relatively recently discovered cultivar, from a chance seedling in 1986.
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 through 7, this naturally dwarf, mounded evergreen shrub may be slow-growing but matures to a whimsical 4 - 5 feet tall and wide shrub!
Landscape Application:
The Whipcord Western Red Cedar would work wonderfully as a single, specimen plant in your landscape, raised on a berm in your front yard, or used as your foundation planting for a unique burst of curb appeal! Go big and create unique hedges that show off - both straight and winding rows or zig-zagging screening.
Try Whipcord planted in groups for additional appeal and to catch the eye. Imagine a few planted amongst the larger stones in your rock garden, or the edges of your rain gardens because these shrubs tolerate higher moisture.
This is a truly unique Thuja and works well as an unusual planter thriller that will show off on sunny porches, patios, and throughout your balcony gardens in the sun where you can enjoy these curious plants up close and personal!
- Unique Weeping Shape
- Long Thread-Like Branching
- Color Changing Evergreen
- Easy to Care For!
- Cultivar Of The Hardy US Native
- Unique Specimens, Screening, Planters & Hedges
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This easy-to-care-for plant prefers full to partial sun exposure in a well-drained soil site. Provide regular moisture throughout the first year in the ground but once established, they become drought resistant. Prune if needed lightly to shape and train after new foliage has emerged in the late spring.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Low Once Established
- Prune After Flush Of Spring Growth
- Not High On Deer Nibble Lists
Wherever you choose to plant the Whipcord Western Red Cedar, it's sure to be a talking point! Order soon before Nature Hills Nursery runs out!
Planting & Care
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