Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’ is a fast-growing, upright, columnar form of Western Red Cedar, making it an excellent choice for screening and hedging. It features dense, rich green foliage with a soft texture and emits a pleasant cedar fragrance when crushed. This hardy evergreen thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates a range of soil types, and is resistant to pests and diseases.
Product Specification
- Common Name: Thuja, Thuga Fastigiata, Western Red Cedar
- Botanical Name: Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’
- Mature Height: 5-10Â meters
- Mature Width: 1.5-2.5 meters
- Spacing: Plant 1 – 1.5m apart for a thick screening hedge, 2-2.5m apart for individual trees
- Uses: Wind breaking, large scale screening, hedging property dividing
- Foliage: Dark green
- Flowering: No
- Form/Habit: Dense and upright, column shape
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Medium –Â Fast
- Tolerates: Cold-hardy, performs well in temperate regions
- Drought Hardy: Moderate, may require water during warmer periods
- Sun: Full Sun to Semi-Shade
- Maintenance: Low; periodic shaping advised. Mulch during warmer weather
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, tolerates a variety of soils
- Native: No
Product Specification
How fast does Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’ grow?
Thuja is a moderate to fast growing screening variety, typically adding up to 60cm per year under optimal conditions.
Does it require pruning to maintain its shape?
While naturally upright and narrow, occasional light trimming can help maintain density and shape, especially when used as a hedge.
When is the best time to prune?
The best time to prune Thuja plicata ‘Fastigiata’ is in late spring to early summer. This timing allows the tree to recover quickly during the active growing season.
For maintenance pruning, lightly trim once or twice a year to maintain shape and density. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as Thuja species do not regenerate well from bare stems
