Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'
Atrovirens Western Arborvitae
Atrovirens Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’) grows into a substantial evergreen with a pyramidal outline. Glossy, dark green foliage gives the tree a strong presence, with the color softening somewhat in winter.
This vigorous selection can serve as a large specimen or be managed as a hedge. Choose its position with the eventual height in mind, especially beside buildings or other trees.
Provide sun or partial shade and fertile soil that stays moist while draining well.
Size
• Height: 30–45 ft
Hardiness
• Cold-hardiness reference: USDA Zone 5
Best Uses
• Hedge
• Privacy Screen
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Conifer, Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 30-45 ft
- Width
- 20-30'
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Bloom time
- Does not flower
- Flower color
- None
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Soil
- Moist well-drained, Rich
- Landscape use
- Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen
- Shape
- Pyramidal
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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