Virescens Western Red Cedar – Thuja plicata 'Virescens'

16–24 Inches Tall | Narrow Evergreen Privacy Screen Tree

Looking for an attractive evergreen alternative to Leyland Cypress? Thuja plicata 'Virescens', commonly known as Virescens Western Red Cedar, is a narrow, upright evergreen tree with rich dark green foliage that holds its color throughout the year.

Its naturally narrow form and relatively fast growth make it an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, hedges, and grouped landscape plantings.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Thuja plicata 'Virescens'

• Common name: Virescens Western Red Cedar

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• Shipping height: 16–24 inches

• USDA hardiness zones: 5–8

• Mature height: Approximately 30–35 feet

• Mature width: Approximately 9–12 feet

• Growth habit: Narrow, upright form

• Foliage: Dark green, retaining its color through winter without typical winter bronzing

Why Choose Virescens?

Virescens offers an attractive alternative for gardeners who want a tall, narrow evergreen for screening and landscape structure.

• Rapid growth for developing privacy plantings.

• Dark green foliage throughout the year.

• Narrow shape suited to hedges and screening.

• No serious insect or disease problems are typically reported for this variety.

• Useful for windbreaks and grouped plantings.

Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Grows in full sun or partial shade.

Climate: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

Water and soil: Avoid excessively dry growing conditions, particularly in the desert Southwest, where this cedar is not well suited to the climate.

Landscape Uses

Virescens Western Red Cedar works well as:

• Evergreen privacy screen

• Windbreak tree

• Narrow hedge

• Grouped landscape planting

• Upright evergreen accent

• Alternative to Leyland Cypress

Its mature size should be considered when choosing a planting location.

Plant Size and Shipping

• Shipping height: 16–24 inches.

• Pots may be removed before shipping.

• Free shipping is available to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations.

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Please contact us upon arrival if you have concerns about your plant's condition.

If you have questions about this variety or its suitability for your landscape, please message us before ordering.

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