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Western Arborvitae, Giant Arborvitae
Thuja plicata
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Western Arborvitae
Size:

Small

Medium
Size: large
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 7 
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Mature Height: 50-70 Feet
Features: Evergreen needles.
Culture: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils, but tolerates wet soils; tolerant of alkaline soils.
Mature Form: Pyramidal
Native To: United States
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Soil condition: WetWet
Tolerance:
Tolerance: Alkaline SoilAlkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Tolerance: Wet SitesWet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Massing
Patio
Use for: Screen.Screen
Shade
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Street
Wind Break
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Green
 
Additional Notes: Less likely to be browsed by deer than other arborvitae.