Thuja plicata (N)

Common name: Pacific redcedar

Family name: Cupressaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:  ‘Whipcord’ ‘Virescens’ ‘Cuprea’ ‘Whipcord’

USDA Hardiness Zone:  5-7

Mature height and spread:  16-24m; 5-8m

Form: evergreen conifer

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: moist, fertile, well-drained soils; full sun to part shad

Leaf arrangement:  scale-like, opposite, shiny dark green, white markings on the back

Flower/cone/fruit description(s):  12mm, elliptical in cluster, upright, sharp point

Limitations: Intolerant of dry conditions.

Suitable uses:  large specimen tree, back grounds

Quick ID description:  scale-like, opposite, white marking; sharp point

Photographs:

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/thpl.htm