{"product_id":"thuja-plicata-atrovirens-specimen-hedge","title":"Thuja plicata Atrovirens Specimen - Premium Western Red Cedar Hedge","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(59, 109, 70);\"\u003ePremium Thuja Plicata Atrovirens Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a magnificent evergreen boundary with this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eThuja plicata 'Atrovirens' specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior evergreen screening\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dense, dark green foliage creates impenetrable privacy all year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing and robust\u003c\/strong\u003e - Achieves 40-60cm annual growth for rapid results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e - Thrives in exposed sites, tolerates frost, wind, and challenging conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e - Releases a pleasant, fresh scent when brushed or trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e - Naturally disease-resistant, requires minimal care once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived investment\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a lasting hedge that matures beautifully over decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThuja 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Atrovirens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied as a premium specimen-grade plant, carefully selected for exceptional form, density, and vigour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56835645538679,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Thuja_atrovirens_Specimen_hedge.png?v=1772722669","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/thuja-plicata-atrovirens-specimen-hedge","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}