Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'Thuja plicata 'Excelsa', commonly referred to as Western Red Cedar 'Excelsa', is an evergreen conifer prized for its tall, dense, and columnar growth habit, making it ideal for hedges or privacy screens. Featuring soft, rich green foliage with a warm, feathery texture, this hardy and low maintenance cultivar offers year round interest. It tolerates heavy pruning and adapts well to various conditions, including cold climates and urban environments.

but some browsing may occur in high-pressure areas

dark green leaves provide year-round interest

Excellent when grown against a tall trellis or pergola

Reaching a mature height of up to 10 feet

Its mature height reaches around 20 feet

The small flowers are deep rose pink and single

slightly alkaline or neutral soil

Weeping deciduous tree

furrowed bark

and yellows in autumn

medium to fast-growing tree

reaching a mature height of approximately 3 to 5 feet