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RedCrocus 'Tight Squeeze' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata for Gardens & Containers, Evergreen, Deer-Resistant, Pet Safe, Low Maintenance, Landscape Accent 10 Gallon

RedCrocus 'Tight Squeeze' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata for Gardens & Containers, Evergreen, Deer-Resistant, Pet Safe, Low Maintenance, Landscape Accent 10 Gallon

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SKU:nte6815-redcrocus

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Tight Squeeze' Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata 'Tight Squeeze'

Description

A compact evergreen conifer featuring dense, scale-like foliage. Perfect for small gardens and landscape accents, it maintains a narrow form with minimal pruning.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, specimen planting, and containers on patios or decks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Tight Squeeze'
  • Common Name: Tight Squeeze Western Red Cedar
  • Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide at maturity; slow to moderate growth rate.
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-7
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen, Scale-like foliage
  • Bloom Time: Does not produce showy blooms
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded location.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Prefers loamy, acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape after planting or in early spring.
  • Winter Care: Protect from cold, drying winds in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container.
  • Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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