Northern Spire Western Red Cedar
Northern Spire Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire')
Northern Spire Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Northern Spire') is a columnar evergreen prized for its narrow, upright habit and dark green year-round foliage. Also known as Northern Spire Arborvitae, this selection is ideal for creating tall, space-saving privacy screens or adding architectural structure to landscape designs.
Distinctive Features
This cultivar grows 20 to 30 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, forming a slender spire-like shape with dense, vertical branching. The foliage is rich green and remains vibrant throughout the year. Its tight form and natural symmetry make it an excellent choice for hedging or formal planting layouts.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; deep watering during dry spells is recommended
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Ideal Uses
- Space-efficient privacy screen or living fence
- Formal hedge or border along property lines
- Focal point in structured or urban landscapes
- Windbreak or shelterbelt in narrow planting areas
- Vertical accent in mixed evergreen compositions
Low Maintenance Care
- Minimal pruning needed to maintain shape
- Water regularly during establishment and in dry periods
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Use a slow-release fertilizer in early spring
- Monitor occasionally for common pests like spider mites
Why Choose Northern Spire Western Red Cedar
- Narrow form ideal for screening in tight spaces
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round visual interest
- Strong vertical habit adds height without bulk
- Reliable and low maintenance once established
- A tall, slender focal point that elevates any landscape
Northern Spire Western Red Cedar brings strong vertical structure, privacy, and evergreen charm to narrow planting sites, offering a bold focal point with dependable performance in a wide range of landscape settings.
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