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 conifer known for its dense, bright green foliage and formal columnar shape. Also known simply as Green Sport Arborvitae, this selection is ideal for creating privacy screens, tall hedges, or structural accents in the landscape where vertical form is needed with minimal maintenance.

Distinctive Features

This Western Red Cedar cultivar typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, forming a tight, columnar habit with uniform branching. Its rich green foliage remains vibrant year-round and has a pleasantly soft texture, making it visually appealing even up close. Unlike some fast-growing conifers, it holds its shape well without pruning.

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 extended dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Privacy screen or living fence in tight spaces
• Vertical focal point in foundation plantings
• Windbreak or property divider with year-round coverage
• Backdrop for mixed borders or formal gardens
• Evergreen column in structured or contemporary landscapes

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune only to maintain height or narrowness if desired
• Mulch base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Water consistently during establishment and drought
• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
• Inspect periodically for bagworms or spider mites

Why Choose Green Sport Western Red Cedar

• Clean, narrow form suited to tight planting areas
• Year-round evergreen coverage with minimal upkeep
• Excellent substitute for more disease-prone hedging plants
• Strong vertical lines ideal for structured designs
• An upright evergreen focal point with formal appeal

Green Sport Western Red Cedar delivers structure, privacy, and bold vertical presence to the garden, serving as a dependable focal point and space-efficient screen in both residential and commercial landscapes.