Whipcord Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Attracts Birds, Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Evergreen, Full Sun, Hedge/Screen, Low Maintenance, Non-invasive, and Shade Tolerant
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateSlow
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NativeYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
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!
