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Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'-Evergreen Columnar Form-Ideal for Privacy Screens 4/5' h 10 Gallon

Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'-Evergreen Columnar Form-Ideal for Privacy Screens 4/5' h 10 Gallon

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Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'

Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'

Description

Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire' is a striking cultivar of the Western Red Cedar, known for its narrow, columnar form and lush, evergreen foliage. This tree is perfect for creating vertical interest in landscapes and offers year-round beauty with its dense, rich green leaves.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy screen, windbreak, or as a focal point in garden designs. Its narrow form makes it suitable for smaller spaces or as a vertical accent in mixed borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire'
  • Common Name Common Name: Northern Spire' Western Red Cedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape, preferably in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure adequate spacing to allow for air circulation and prevent disease
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