Green Sport Western Red Cedar

Green Sport Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Green Sport')

Green Sport Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Green Sport') is a narrow, upright evergreen prized for its dense, bright green foliage and clean columnar shape. Also called Green Sport Arborvitae, this selection provides strong vertical structure and dependable year-round coverage with minimal maintenance, making it ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and formal landscape accents.

Distinctive Features

This Western Red Cedar grows 15 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, forming a tight, uniform column with soft-textured sprays of vibrant green foliage. Its color remains rich throughout the seasons, and its dense branching creates a solid green wall without the need for frequent pruning. The naturally symmetrical form makes it well-suited to structured designs and space-limited areas.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained loam or sandy soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Privacy Screens: Creates a dense living fence along property lines or walkways
• Vertical Accents: Adds height and structure to foundation plantings or entryways
• Windbreaks: Serves as a narrow barrier for exposed sites
• Backdrops: Frames garden beds or borders in formal settings
• Modern Designs: Provides strong vertical lines in contemporary landscapes

Low Maintenance Care

Green Sport Western Red Cedar is easy to maintain, requiring little more than routine watering and occasional inspection once established.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then water during prolonged dry spells
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release evergreen fertilizer
• Pruning: Trim only if height control or slight narrowing is needed
• Pest Monitoring: Check periodically for bagworms or spider mites

Why Choose Green Sport Western Red Cedar

Green Sport Western Red Cedar offers a space-saving, low-care solution for vertical structure and year-round greenery.

• Space Efficient: Slim profile fits tight planting areas
• Year-Round Coverage: Maintains dense green foliage in all seasons
• Low Maintenance: Requires little pruning or intervention
• Durable and Reliable: Resists common hedge diseases and pests
• Strong Design Impact: Brings clean architectural lines to the landscape

Green Sport Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Green Sport') combines vibrant foliage, a narrow form, and easy care to deliver lasting privacy and structure in both residential and commercial landscapes.