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Thuja plicata 'Green Sport'

Also Known As

  • Green Sport Western Red Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer, aquatic

size

  • H: 12'-70'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Thuja plicata 'Green Sport' plant details

Thuja plicata 'Green Sport' is a fast-growing evergreen aquatic conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja plicata 'Green Sport'

Plant type: aquatic conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 70 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, container plant, pyramidal, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Green Sport'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a tight narrow fellow that holds it's deep green color right through the coldest temperatures and harshest winds of zone 7. Does not like to dry out, but will take sunny wet areas. Good screen.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Thuja plicata 'Green Sport' plant

How to Grow Thuja plicata 'Green Sport'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-20'

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'

  • sun
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