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    THUJA plicata 'Zebrina'
    THUJA plicata 'Zebrina'
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    THUJA plicata 'Zebrina'

    Commonly known as Western red cedar

    AWARD
    Lemon-scented foliage, striped green and gold
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    • Evergreen
    • Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Acicular
    • Ovate
    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
      Fruity scent when crushed
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Retains variegation in shade but brighter in sun. Shelter from cold drying winds
    • harmful if eaten
      People
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      12-15m (39-49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Thuja - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
    View Planting Combinations

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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