Buy Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

Also Known As

Western Red Cedar
Zebra Giant Arbor
Zebra Red Cedar
Zebrina Western Arborvitae

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 8'-20'

planting zones

5a-10b

3.5 inch pot | $19

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Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' plant details

Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, pyramidal, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Making a handsomely bold statement, this broadly pyramidal tree (vigorous to 30') has feathery foliage intricately and beautifully striped (as in Zebra) with gold. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Striking, elegant conifer with creamy yellow variegation on flattened, feathery foliage, creating zebra-ish patterns (if you really use your imagination). Seems to be moderately slow growing (less than a foot per year for us). Tends to be narrow…eventually 30'+ tall and 12-15' wide? Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soils and sun to moderate shade. It is deer resistant. Branches are lovely in arrangements!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Foliage "zebra-like", yellow striped, later more white striped. Plant grows in a broad conical shape with foliage of yellow and green. Hardy form of Western Red Cedar. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

This western red cedar is grown for it's striking variegation, yellow at first and then more creamy later. Well drained, acidic soils in a full to part sun location suit it best.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Broad conical upright tree with variegated yellow and green foliage, evergreen. Hardy to zone 7.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

An exceptional conifer with intriguing, bright yellow variegation. Some plants are zebra striped, while others display a gradual blending of colors. For those of you interested in using conifer greens to make arrangements and wreaths, this foliage is beyond compare. In winter, the green takes on a bronze appearance which blends very nicely with the gold. Great for a tall, fast growing hedge or as a specimen. Will reach 40' at maturity.