Western Red Cedar
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Western Red Cedar |
| Botanical Name | Thuja plicata |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Mature Height | 40 to 50 ft |
| Mature Width | 20 to 25 ft |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Bloom Color | Non-Flowering |
| Bloom Interest | Non-Flowering |
| Seasonal Interest | Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen Needles |
| Fall Color | Green |
| Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 7 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plantings once a week until plants show no sign of stress. Taper off, relying on nature to give an average of 1" of rain per week. During times of heat stress, water slow and deep to encourage roots to grow deep. |
| Fertilize Notes | Conifers should not be fertilized during the first growing season. Established plants that look good in color and in growth don't need fertilizer. If needed, fertilizer should be applied when dormant. |
| Prune Notes | Only light shearing to promote new growth in hedge situation. |