Buy Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel'

Also Known As

Thuja plicata 'Grune Kugel'
Grune Kugel Western Red Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel' plant details

Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, columnar, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf western red cedar with tight foliage forming a globose shrub. Rich green to dark green foliage darkens in winter. Name means "Green Ball" in German.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dark green form of the Western red cedar. Burnished with a purple hue in winter. The translation of this German found sport is "green ball".

By: Bloom River Gardens

Thuja plicata ' Grune Kugel ' A dwarf green form of Western Red Cedar. Leaves are dark green on a very tight flat bun. Has very nice purple hue in winter. Plant was originally from Germany. The name translated means green ball.

By: Kigi Nursery

The German translation is 'Green Ball', which is exactly what this plant grows to look like. An Eschrich Nursery introduction of Western Red Cedar, it is a good choice for a moist situation. The dark green foliage has a glossy sheen which is most attractive. Plants have a diminutive habit, growing to about 1' tall with a spread of about 2'.