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Beginner
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3m
max. spread |
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7m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Thuja plicata 'Irish Gold'
Other names: Western red cedar 'Irish Gold'
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Genus: Thuja
Variety or cultivar: 'Irish Gold' _ 'Irish Gold' is a medium-sized, evergreen conifer with a neat, conical habit. Foliage is green with yellow markings and gently drooping.
Thuja plicata 'Irish Gold' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Yellow-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Foliage smells of pineapple when crushed.
Tree shape: Conical
Toxicity: Contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Phormium 'Yellow Wave' (Flax lily 'Yellow Wave')
Thuja plicata 'Irish Gold' (Western red cedar 'Irish Gold') will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in any aspect so long as the tree gets good light. Needs protection from drying winds, particularly when young. Makes a good hedge.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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