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Dense foliage ensures year-round coverage, while the pot grown format supports successful establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight supplied: 200–225cm (measured from pot base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen conifer; keeps foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates heavy soils, wind, and coastal exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess vigorous growth than Leylandii; easier to maintain and prune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic foliage releases scent when trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: 30–60cm per year under optimal UK conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: up to 8–12m if unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot grown for strong root system and flexible planting time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides noise reduction and wildlife shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Thuja suitable for privacy hedging in Scotland?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is cold-hardy, wind-resistant, and performs well in Scottish soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Thuja compare to Leylandii for maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja is less vigorous and easier to prune, breaking from old wood unlike Leylandii.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot grown vs bare root?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot grown plants have established roots, reducing transplant shock and allowing year-round planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall and fast will it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows 30-60cm per year; can reach 8-12m if not trimmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Aromatics?\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage is aromatic and the hedge provides shelter for birds and pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"200\/225cm Thuja Plicata Pot Grown Hedge Western Red Cedar\",\n  \"description\": \"Thuja Plicata (Western Red Cedar) 200-225cm Pot Grown Hedge offers hardy evergreen privacy screening, ideal for colder climates such as Scotland. 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Delivered as 90-120cm established specimens, they adapt well to various soil types and require minimal pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy cold-climate conifer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remains evergreen and shapes well even in Scottish winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier to prune than leylandii; tolerant of heavy and coastal soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot grown advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishes quickly after planting, higher survival rate than bare root hedging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height \u0026amp; density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach 6-10m tall with dense foliage for noise reduction and screening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Thuja plicata good for privacy in cold climates?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is hardy and keeps dense foliage year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to leylandii?\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja is less vigorous, breaks from old wood, and is easier to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose pot grown plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot grown Western Red Cedar establishes faster and is plantable year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpected growth after planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically establishes in the first season; expect 30-60cm annual growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate hedge size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature hedges typically reach 6-10m with regular trimming for desired height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"90\/120cm Thuja Plicata Pot Grown Hedge Western Red Cedar\",\n  \"description\": \"Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) 90-120cm Pot Grown Hedge Plants offer dense evergreen screening, ideal for privacy hedging in cold and coastal UK climates. 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Thuja is less vigorous then leylandii hedging, breaking from old wood, so they are easier to prune, making this a more attractive alternative to the leylandii hedging. Thuja plicata has vivid light to dark green foliage produced in showy sprays and are aromatic when crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThuja plicata also produces small cones but it is its dense foliage that makes this one of the most popular hedging conifers for its evergreen screening  qualities and noise reduction capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Thuja is tolerant of heavy soils, ideal for coastal or seaside areas.  Western Red Cedar is one of the more popular evergreen conifers for hedging in the UK.  Fully hardy and tolerant of most soil types. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name:  Western Red Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenus:  Thuja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies:  plicata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVareity:  Autovirens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType:  Self-Fertile, Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:  125-150cm rootball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Location:  Full sun to partial shade.  Coastal and exposed areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Type:  Well-draining, normal soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epH:  neutral to slight acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRate of Growth:  Average to fast growth about 40-60cm per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/growing-needs\/fertilisers-soil-improvers\/root-grow\" title=\"Rootgrow - 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Thuja is less vigorous then leylandii hedging, breaking from old wood, so they are easier to prune, making this a more attractive alternative to the leylandii hedging. Thuja plicata has vivid light to dark green foliage produced in showy sprays and are aromatic when crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThuja plicata also produces small cones but it is its dense foliage that makes this one of the most popular hedging conifers for its evergreen screening  qualities and noise reduction capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Thuja is tolerant of heavy soils, ideal for coastal or seaside areas.  Western Red Cedar is one of the more popular evergreen conifers for hedging in the UK.  Fully hardy and tolerant of most soil types. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name:  Western Red Cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenus:  Thuja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies:  plicata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVareity:  Autovirens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType:  Self-Fertile, Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:  90\/120cm rootball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Location:  Full sun to partial shade.  Coastal and exposed areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Type:  Well-draining, normal soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epH:  neutral to slight acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRate of Growth:  Average to fast growth about 40-60cm per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/growing-needs\/fertilisers-soil-improvers\/root-grow\" title=\"Rootgrow - mycorrhizal fungi\"\u003e Rootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e upon initial planting and thereafter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Distance: 2-3 per metre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness:  Hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  Easy to maintain height at about 1-6m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMisc:  Good for screening, hedging, windbreak, privacy, noise reduction, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Scot Plants Direct can only supply Rootballed plants when they are dormant during the winter months but you can PRE ORDER now to ensure an early delivery date at the start of the season in November.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725144293712,"sku":"TP-RB-100\/125","price":25.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/thuja-plicata2_d6ffb206-a1f4-4d5f-855e-eef0cdee0c9c.jpg?v=1778228053"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/collections\/western-red-cedar-hedging.oembed","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}