100/125cm Root Ball Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens')
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Thuja Plicata's glossy, green foliage can form the ideal evergreen screen for protection against wind and noise, as well as adding that needed length of privacy.
£19.98
£16.65
Description
Western Red Cedar is the perfect alternative to Leylandii hedging, as it still gives you that rich green, and dense evergreen hedge, but is that ever so slightly slower at growing.
The glossy, dark green foliage of the Western Red Cedar is bolder than other types of conifers and is displayed in striking sprays. The leaves give off a sweet, pineapple-like scent when crushed between your fingers, making the Western Red Cedar that much more enticing. The plant also produces little cones, but it is most loved for its rich and dense leaves.
Thuja plicata Atrovirens, has proved to be the ideal hedge for any garden surrounded by heavy traffic, as well as country and suburban settings, due to the way it can effectively absorb pollution particles. Including this, the tall stature can make it the perfect background to any colourful and small plants, which just need an accompaniment to make them stand out from their surroundings.
Information
| Price | £16.65 |
|---|---|
| Plant Size | 100/125cm |
| Root Type | Root Balls |
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Key Features
Western Red Cedar can grow in both sun and shade and is flourishes best in any well-drained soil. The hedge grows at 40-60cm per year, and is still considered fast growing, however you can still cut back into old wood without the risk of it browning (which you cannot do with Leylandii), and this therefore makes it that much easier to maintain.
| Growth Rate | Fast (40-60cm per year) |
| Ideal Height | 2.5m+ Tall |
| Soil Type | Normal |
| Exposure | Exposed, coastal, inland |
| Aspect | Full sun, semi-shade |
| Evergreen Foliage? | Yes |
Pruning & Care
The Western Red Cedar is rather simple to maintain, needing only a couple trims in a year- once in the Springtime and then again in early Autumn.
Planting Guide
- If you're not ready to plant straight away, your root balls will need to be kept moist and in a cool, dark room (i.e., garage or shed). Ideally, they should be planted straight away, but can last up to 3 days or so.
- Dig a hole that is several inches wider than the root ball, but about the same depth. Soak the hole with water, and sprinkle a thin layer of RootGrow at the bottom, if using.
- Ensure the root ball has been given plenty of water, then put the damp root ball into the soil, and begin backfilling with soil. Check the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil, or just under.
- Firm the soil down lightly, then give the plant a good watering.
- Like all plants, it will need to be kept free of weeds and given plenty of water- its first year after planting is vital, as the plant needs enough resources to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.
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| £0.00 - £49.99 | £7.50 |
| £50.00 - £99.99 | £13.80 |