‘Can Can’

Arborvitae - Western

Thuja plicata

'Can Can'

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Dwarf
Evergreen
Versatile habit

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: A dwarf, conical cultivar with thick dark green foliage and cream colored tips. Very popular in Europe.

USDA Zone: 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 5 - 8'
Width: 3 - 5'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color: Variegated

General Care

Soil

Adaptable in terms of pH; best growth is in moderately moist, cool, fertile soils.

Pruning

Does not strictly require pruning, though it does tolerate it well. Prune in spring before new growth begins.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Western arborvitae shows considerable resistance to deer, unlike Eastern arborvitae. Foliage has a bold, braided look.

Features: Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Variegated foliage