Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) hedging plants that are currently 200-220cm tall.
Please note: we measure height from the top of the rootball to the top of the plant. Heights quoted will be the height of the plants on delivery. The eventual height of the hedge will depend on pruning.
Thuja plicata are fast-growing hedging plants that keep their foliage all year round. These plants are currently between 2m and 2.2m tall and are in 20 litre pots.
20 litre pots are approx 35cm wide by 30cm deep. We recommend a minimum hole size of 55cm wide (square) by 30cm deep.
These hedging plants are pot-grown and can be planted at any time of year.
Planting and spacing of Thuja plicata
When planting you will need the planting distance to work out how many plants you will need, there is a Hedge Spacing Calculator on our website to help you with this.
As a guide you will need to plant at a distance of 60-100cm depending how quickly you want a hedge. If planting at 60cm apart you have a fuller hedge quicker but will need more plants. Planting at 100cm apart will give you the same result overall but at slower rate and you will need fewer plants.
When planting we recommend digging a hole 1.5-2 times the width of the root ball and as deep as the plant is in the pot (the ground level should match the pot level on the plant) the earth inside the hole should then be loosened/broken up to help allow the roots to grow in the ground. A fertiliser can be added in to the soil and mixed in before planting (we recommend a 12 month controlled-release fertiliser that we stock in our store).
Once planted water thoroughly and keep well-watered for the first year to ensure optimum results of planting.
Delivery of your Thuja plicata
We ship nationwide and the delivery estimate times are 1-5 working days and this can be selected when choosing your order/delivery options.
When getting ready for loading the plants are carefully packed on to pallets and secured in place and then lightly wrapped to help prevent any damage to the plant, they are then loaded by our staff ready for shipping.
Please note a minimum order of £150.00 is needed for delivery and there is a delivery charge (please refer to our zone chart for delivery prices).
Please note: we measure height from the top of the rootball to the top of the plant. Heights quoted will be the height of the plants on delivery. The eventual height of the hedge will depend on pruning.
Prices are per plant and include VAT but not delivery. For delivery charges, see our Delivery page or add the plants to your basket and the delivery charge will be calculated as you go through the checkout process.
Picture of established hedge shown.
Individual plants will be sent.
See our Frequently Asked Questions Page for further information.
