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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.
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".
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.
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'.

Gardening facts about Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel' plant

How to Grow Thuja plicata 'Eschrich's Grüne Kugel'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
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