Western Red Cedar Live Tree – Thuja plicata

3-Year-Old Seedling | 24–36 Inches Tall | USDA Zones 5–8

Add year-round greenery and natural beauty to your landscape with a Western Red Cedar. This impressive evergreen is native to the Pacific Northwest and is known for its dark green foliage, long lifespan, and valuable, naturally decay-resistant timber.

A versatile tree for wildlife gardens, privacy screens, windbreaks, and natural landscape plantings.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Thuja plicata

• Common Name: Western Red Cedar

• Plant Age: Approximately 3 years old

• Shipping Height: Approximately 24–36 inches

• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

• Foliage: Dark green evergreen foliage

• Mature Height: Can reach up to 200 feet in favorable natural conditions

• Lifespan: Can live for over 1,000 years in suitable habitats

• Cold Tolerance: Reported to tolerate temperatures as low as -30°F

Landscape Uses

Western Red Cedar is a beautiful and useful addition to larger landscapes.

• Privacy Screening: Plant as part of a natural evergreen screen.

• Windbreaks: Suitable for windbreak and shelterbelt plantings.

• Wildlife Gardens: Provides evergreen cover and habitat for wildlife.

• Seasonal Decorations: Foliage can be used in Christmas decorations and flower arrangements.

• Timber: Known for its straight grain and natural resistance to decay.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers sun but can also grow in shade.

• Soil: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil.

• Water: Prefers consistent soil moisture, especially while establishing.

• Climate: Best suited to regions within USDA Zones 5–8.

For temporary container growing, we recommend our General Purpose Greenhouse Potting Soil Mix. Avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged.

Shipping Information

• Plant Size: 24–36 inches tall

• Plant Age: 3 years old

• Root Condition: Grown in a pot; the pot may be removed before shipping.

• Shipping Carrier: UPS 3 Day Select

• Shipping Days: Orders ship Monday or Tuesday.

• Shipping Coverage: Ships to all states, subject to carrier surcharges.

Additional freight charges may apply to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, PO Boxes, and remote locations where UPS charges a delivery surcharge.

About the Nursery: Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please Note

Live plants naturally vary in shape, branching, and appearance. The tree may arrive without its original pot if the pot is removed for shipping. Allow your seedling time to acclimate after delivery before planting or repotting.