Spec sheet
- Hardiness
- Hardy to zone 5
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Sizes we grow
Container grown (CG)
- #3
About this plant
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a unique evergreen shrub characterized by its pendulous, cord-like foliage that creates an eye-catching textural display resembling green threads. This dwarf Western Red Cedar cultivar forms a compact, rounded habit and adds year-round interest to landscapes with its dense foliage that transitions to bronze tones in winter. Ideal for small gardens, rockeries, or containers, it brings a distinctive charm to any garden design.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, well-drained soil preferred
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 3–5 ft x 3–5 ft
- Habit: Compact, rounded
- Bloom/interest: Textural foliage; bronze tones in winter
- Hardiness zone: 5–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, tolerates clay and sandy soils
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate