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Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' (Western Red Cedar) 175-200cm pot grown hedging plant.

Thuja Plicata Atrovirens 175-200cm Pot Grown Hedge

£66.00 tax included

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Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' (Western Red Cedar), 175/200cm, Pot, offers rapid growth and dense evergreen coverage for privacy hedges in UK gardens. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Hedging

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' (Western Red Cedar), 175/200cm, Pot, offers rapid growth and dense evergreen coverage for privacy hedges in UK gardens. This variety is highly effective as a pollution-absorbing screen and withstands both urban and rural environments.

Key Features

  • Growth: Fast-growing conifer, typically 30-60cm per year after planting.
  • Height: Supplied at 175-200cm; mature height can exceed 6m when untrimmed.
  • Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
  • Foliage: Dense, glossy, dark green sprays with a pineapple scent when crushed.
  • Container:  suitable for immediate planting, pot-grown for robust root development.

Thuja Plicata vs Leylandii

  • Thuja plicata offers more manageable growth for hedging and higher pollution filtration compared to Leylandii.

Common Questions

  • Is western red cedar suitable for privacy hedges? Yes, fast growth and dense coverage make it a top privacy hedge choice.
  • How tall does this 175-200cm plant grow? It will increase height by 30-60cm annually; can exceed 6m untrimmed.
  • Can it grow in shade? Performs well in both full sun and partial shade.
  • Watering requirements after planting? Water deeply 1-2 times weekly in the first growing season; adjust for established plants.

 

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.