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    Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    Also Known As

    • Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Thuja plicata 'Can Can' plant details

    Thuja plicata 'Can Can' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Selected for the ornamental golden-white tips in wintertime, Can Can has a dense upright habit.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thuja plicata 'Can Can' plant

    How to Grow Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

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    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka American Arborvitae, Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Hetz Midget Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.
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