Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' - P9

Description
The Western red cedar 'Atrovirens' (Thuja plicata) is a small tree that grows in a cone shape and usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its scaly, glossy leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' from August. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Thuja gigantea.

Bulletpoints
* Tolerant to pruning * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, shade-tolerant, flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Western red cedar 'Atrovirens' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, opposite, glossy, scale-like.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Western red cedar 'Atrovirens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Western red cedar 'Atrovirens' is a small conical tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from August to mid-September, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Hedge pruning: In the period from August to mid-September every 5 weeks.

Fruit
The oval, brown cones of Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' appear from August. The young cones have a green-brown colour.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary

Root
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, finely branched roots.