It was found as a chance seedling and introduced in 1874
with a dense growth habit and a narrow crown that typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet and a width of 6-10 feet
During the late winter to early spring period
Excellent as a street tree and suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens
forming dense colonies over time
Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' | Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' - Height 30-40cm - 7.5lt Zelkova It was found as aThuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a small, compact, slow growing, mound forming, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thin, pendulous, whipcord like branches with tiny, aromatic, scale like, glossy dark green leaves, pressed tightly against the branches. It usually acquires bronze tones in winter. It has pineapple scent when crushed. Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' grows best in fertile, moist, well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It prefers cool summer