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THUJA plicata 'Zebrina'

Commonly known as Western red cedar

Lemon-scented foliage, striped green and gold
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    12-15m (39-49ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Conifer
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Retains variegation in shade but brighter in sun. Shelter from cold drying winds

THUJA plicata 'Zebrina'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Ideal as a backdrop in a large garden. Height 3-5m (10-16ft) in 10 years, width 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, aphids, Coryneum canker
    Place of origin
    Western North America
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Leaf shape
    Acicular
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
    Fruity scent when crushed
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    May cause skin allergy
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
Thuja - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
12-15m (39-49ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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