Thuja plicata Atrovirens Specimen - Premium Western Red Cedar Hedge
Thuja plicata Atrovirens Specimen - Premium Western Red Cedar Hedge
Premium Thuja Plicata Atrovirens Specimen
Create a magnificent evergreen boundary with this exceptional Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' specimen, the finest form of Western Red Cedar for British hedging. Renowned for its rich, dark green foliage and vigorous growth, this premium conifer delivers year-round privacy, shelter, and timeless elegance to discerning gardens. Specimen Thuja are between 2m and 2.5m tall. They will be delivered on a pallet courier.
Key Benefits
- Superior evergreen screening - Dense, dark green foliage creates impenetrable privacy all year
- Fast-growing and robust - Achieves 40-60cm annual growth for rapid results
- Exceptionally hardy - Thrives in exposed sites, tolerates frost, wind, and challenging conditions
- Aromatic foliage - Releases a pleasant, fresh scent when brushed or trimmed
- Low maintenance - Naturally disease-resistant, requires minimal care once established
- Long-lived investment - Creates a lasting hedge that matures beautifully over decades
Growing Conditions
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' flourishes in full sun to partial shade and adapts to most soil types, including clay and chalk, provided drainage is adequate. Fully hardy to -20°C, this resilient conifer tolerates exposed positions, urban pollution, and coastal conditions. Ideal for formal hedges, windbreaks, and specimen planting.
Planting & Care
Plant from October through March, spacing 60-90cm apart for hedging or as a standalone specimen for architectural impact. Water thoroughly during establishment and mulch to retain moisture. Trim once or twice annually in late spring and late summer to maintain a dense, formal shape. Once established, Thuja 'Atrovirens' is remarkably drought-tolerant and self-sufficient.
Why Choose Atrovirens?
Unlike common Leylandii, Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' retains its rich colour through winter without browning, responds well to hard pruning, and offers superior longevity. This is the conifer of choice for premium estates, country gardens, and landscape professionals seeking reliable, elegant screening.
Supplied as a premium specimen-grade plant, carefully selected for exceptional form, density, and vigour.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in most soil types, including clay and chalk, provided drainage is adequate. Space 60-90cm apart for hedging, or plant as a standalone specimen for architectural impact. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water thoroughly during establishment and mulch to retain moisture. Trim once or twice annually in late spring and late summer to maintain a dense, formal shape. Once established, Thuja plicata Atrovirens is drought-tolerant and largely self-sufficient. Fully hardy to -20C.
Size & Specification
Specimen plants are supplied at 2-2.5m in height, carefully selected for exceptional form, density, and vigour. Supplied in a nursery pot.
Annual growth rate: 40-60cm in ideal conditions. Eventual height as a specimen tree or unclipped hedge: 10-20m+. Responds well to clipping and can be maintained at any desired height.
Delivery & Dispatch
Due to their size, specimen Thuja are delivered on a pallet courier. Please ensure there is suitable access for pallet delivery at your property. We dispatch Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays in transit.
You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details ahead of delivery. Please ensure someone is available to receive and unpack the plant promptly, as it should not be left in packaging for extended periods.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Thuja plicata provides dense year-round evergreen cover, making it an excellent nesting and roosting habitat for birds. Its thick foliage offers shelter for small mammals and invertebrates throughout the year.
As a long-lived conifer, it contributes lasting structural habitat value to the garden. Its aromatic foliage is naturally resistant to pests, reducing the need for chemical treatments and supporting a healthier garden ecosystem.