Thuja plicata – Western Red Cedar Live Evergreen Tree | #1 Container Size | Giant Arborvitae Privacy Hedge | Fast Growing Conifer

Create a lush evergreen privacy screen or majestic landscape focal point with this live Thuja plicata, commonly known as Western Red Cedar or Giant Arborvitae. Grown in a #1 container, this fast-growing evergreen conifer is prized for its soft aromatic rich green foliage, excellent adaptability, and dense growth habit. Native to the Pacific Northwest and historically known as the “Tree of Life,” Western Red Cedar has been valued for centuries for its beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. While capable of becoming a massive specimen tree in natural settings, it also responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping, making it ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, property borders, and ornamental evergreen screens. Hardy, long-lived, and low maintenance, this versatile conifer is perfect for both formal landscapes and naturalistic plantings. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Thuja plicata tree
✔️ Originally grown in #1 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen conifer
✔️ Excellent hedge and privacy tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, Pacific Red Cedar
Botanical Name: Thuja plicata
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining adaptable soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Mature Height: 150–200+ feet unpruned
Maintained Hedge Height: Easily maintained at 6–20 feet
USDA Zones: 5–8
Foliage: Soft scale-like aromatic green foliage
Uses: Privacy hedge, windbreak, specimen tree, screening
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Space plants evenly when creating hedges for dense coverage. Regular pruning encourages fuller growth and helps maintain the desired hedge height and shape.

⚠️ Note: Western Red Cedar pollen and wood dust may cause irritation for sensitive individuals. Use caution when pruning or handling if you have allergies or asthma.