A towering evergreen with lush, fragrant foliage, perfect for large-scale privacy, windbreaks, and timeless beauty
FEATURES:
- One of the largest arborvitaes, growing tall and wide for maximum screening
- Dense, deep green foliage with a soft texture and cedar fragrance
- Highly adaptable to different soils and moisture levels
- Provides excellent habitat and cover for birds and wildlife
- Valued both for ornamental planting and for its native heritage
- A long-lived tree that adds structure and permanence to the landscape
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Giant Arborvitae in open areas where height and density are needed most. It is especially effective as a windbreak on large properties or farms. Underplant with native ferns, hostas, or shade-loving groundcovers to create a layered woodland feel at its base, softening the massive trunk and adding seasonal variety.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 50-70' tall
- Mature Width: 12-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-20' apart
Western Red Cedar
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Thuja plicata
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A towering evergreen with lush, fragrant foliage, perfect for large-scale privacy, windbreaks, and timeless beauty
FEATURES:
- One of the largest arborvitaes, growing tall and wide for maximum screening
- Dense, deep green foliage with a soft texture and cedar fragrance
- Highly adaptable to different soils and moisture levels
- Provides excellent habitat and cover for birds and wildlife
- Valued both for ornamental planting and for its native heritage
- A long-lived tree that adds structure and permanence to the landscape
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Giant Arborvitae in open areas where height and density are needed most. It is especially effective as a windbreak on large properties or farms. Underplant with native ferns, hostas, or shade-loving groundcovers to create a layered woodland feel at its base, softening the massive trunk and adding seasonal variety.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 50-70' tall
- Mature Width: 12-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-20' apart
Why plant Western Red Cedar?
How to use Western Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
It grows at a moderate to fast rate, typically 2 to 3 feet per year under good conditions, allowing it to form a tall screen in a relatively short time.
Pruning is not required for health, but you may trim it to control its size or to shape a hedge. Left unpruned, it develops a graceful, natural form.
No. Unlike the Deerproof™ selection, Western Red Cedar is generally favored by deer and may need protection in areas with high deer pressure.
