Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' – Western Red Cedar Hedging | Premium Evergreen

Premium Western Red Cedar Hedging for Year-Round Privacy

Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' is one of Britain's finest evergreen hedging choices, prized for its vigorous growth, rich emerald-green foliage, and exceptional screening performance. This superior cultivar of Western Red Cedar delivers a dense, aromatic hedge that maintains its deep colour throughout winter, making it ideal for creating elegant, fast-growing privacy boundaries. Available for sale in our nursery near Lancaster.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid growth: Achieves 40–60 cm of annual growth in optimal conditions
• Year-round colour: Lustrous deep green foliage that resists winter bronzing
• Dense screening: Naturally compact habit creates effective privacy and wind protection
• Aromatic foliage: Pleasant, fresh scent when brushed or trimmed
• Low maintenance: Requires just one or two trims per year to maintain shape
• Adaptable: Thrives in most soil types and tolerates exposed sites

Planting & Care

Plant Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' at 60–90 cm spacing for a dense hedge within 2–3 years. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment and mulch to retain moisture. Trim in late spring and again in late summer to encourage bushy growth and maintain your desired height.

Ideal For

Perfect for formal and informal hedging, boundary screening, windbreaks, and architectural garden features. Particularly suited to larger gardens and rural properties where fast establishment and year-round structure are essential.