Thuja plicata Hedging 60–90cm – Bareroot Western Red Cedar

Description

Thuja plicata Hedging 60–90cm – Bareroot Western Red Cedar

Create a lush, evergreen boundary with our Thuja plicata bareroot hedging plants, supplied at 60–90cm tall. Commonly known as Western Red Cedar, this popular hedging conifer offers attractive green foliage, dense growth and year-round screening once established.

Whether you want to improve garden privacy, define a boundary or create a windbreak, Western Red Cedar hedging is a versatile choice for gardens and larger planting schemes.

Key features

🌲 Evergreen hedging – Retains its foliage throughout the year, providing lasting colour and screening.

📏 Supplied at 60–90cm tall – Young hedging plants ready to establish and grow into your chosen hedge.

🌿 Dense, aromatic foliage – Attractive sprays of green foliage release a distinctive scent when crushed.

✂️ Suitable for formal hedges – Responds well to regular trimming, helping you maintain a neat, dense boundary.

🌤️ Sun or partial shade – Grows well in a range of garden positions, with moist, well-drained soil.

🌱 Supplied bareroot – Delivered without pots or soil around the roots for planting during the dormant season.

Why choose Thuja plicata hedging?

Thuja plicata is a vigorous evergreen conifer that develops into a substantial hedge. Its overlapping sprays of foliage create an attractive backdrop for borders while helping to screen neighbouring properties and divide outdoor spaces.

Regular trimming encourages a thick hedge and keeps its height and width manageable. Western Red Cedar can become a very large tree if left untrimmed, so allow enough room for growth and maintain it from an early stage.

Planting your bareroot Western Red Cedar

Plant from autumn to early spring while the plants are dormant. Avoid planting when the soil is frozen or waterlogged.

💧 Before planting: Keep the roots moist, sheltered from wind and protected from frost. Plant promptly after delivery. If planting is delayed, temporarily heel the roots into moist soil.

🌱 Prepare the ground: Remove weeds and loosen the soil along the planting area.

📏 Plant at the correct depth: Position each plant at its previous soil level, spreading the roots out naturally.

🚿 Water thoroughly: Firm the soil gently around the roots and water well after planting.

🍂 Add mulch: Apply mulch around the plants to help retain moisture, keeping it clear of the stems.

Aftercare

Water regularly during dry spells, particularly throughout the first growing season. Keep the planting area free from weeds and avoid letting newly planted roots dry out.

Trim lightly as the plants establish to encourage bushy growth. Maintain your hedge regularly and check for nesting birds before cutting.

Product details

• Botanical name: Thuja plicata
• Common name: Western Red Cedar
• Supplied height: 60–90cm
• Plant format: Bareroot
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Uses: Hedging, privacy screening, boundaries and windbreaks
• Planting season: Autumn to early spring, subject to ground conditions

Please note: Supplied as young bareroot plants, rather than a mature hedge. Plant shape, fullness and height will naturally vary within the stated range. Any photographs of established hedges illustrate future growth.

Main image is AI-generated and shows an established hedge for illustration. Supplied as 60–90cm bareroot plants. Minimum order: 10 plants.