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    Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

    Also Known As

    • Excelsa Cedar
    • Excelsa Western Red Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 35'-40'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 35 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: fern-like leaves, pyramidal, screen, windbreak, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Found in Germany, this red cedar has good winter hardiness and a soft, airy look as it grows. Winter color is deeper green than with seedlings, and the plants do fine pruned into a hedge.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Dense, slightly narrower than species. NW Native, tolerant of damp soils. USDA Zones 5-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' plant

    How to Grow Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'

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

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Zebrina' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'

    aka Thuja occidentalis 'Danika', Danica Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' foliage by Bloom River Gardens
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    Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald'

    Scientific Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

    aka American Arborvitae, Emerald Green Arborvitae

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' by The Kinsey Family Farm
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    Thuja plicata 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Red Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thuja plicata 'Can Can' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thuja occidentalis

    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
    Photo of Thuja occidentalis form by Albert Jankowski
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