Ideal for growing in containers and for topiaries
It may take ten years after planting for tree to flower
It requires well-drained soil and full sun to thrive
It rarely flowers when young
it becomes more rounded
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' | Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' - 60-70cm, 10lt Rhammus Ideal for growing in containersThuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a small, compact, slow growing, mound forming, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thin, pendulous, whipcord like branches with tiny, aromatic, scale like, glossy dark green leaves, pressed tightly against the branches. It usually acquires bronze tones in winter. It has pineapple scent when crushed. Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It prefers cool summer