Western red cedar
Thuja plicata
Thuja
Cupressaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 2–8
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Arborvitae are columnar evergreens excellent for screening.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
180″ – 900″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • 1 Inch Per Week
Soil pH
5.1 – 7.1
Temperature
-50° – 80°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 22, 2022 by jacksun (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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