Western red cedar

A popular, fast-growing densely branched evergreen conifer hedge and screen.

Suitable for all soil types

Likes full sun to partial shade

Annual growth fast 30cm

Tolerates wind and pollution, Sound barrier

High hedges, Privacy screening, Close pruned boundary hedges

Shallow with dense network

Suitable for coastal planting

Prune March, June, September

August

An impressive close pruned garden hedge, western red cedar creates fine hedges and high screening up to 15 metres high.

Flattened twigs have many branches with scales stacked like roof shingles. Glossy dark green on top and white underneath and a pleasant fragrance when crushed or brushed against. Flowers and small cones are inconspicuous.