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‘Whipcord’

Arborvitae - Western

Thuja plicata

'Whipcord'

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Whipcord Western arborvitae planted in front of a rock showing its unique cord like stems
  • Unique texture
  • Evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Whipcord' is a very distinctive evergreen with long, thick, glossy tendrils. Not only does it have fantastic texture, it has interesting bronze winter color, too. A small, deer resistant conifer that makes an excellent specimen plant.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

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

Specimen plant; mixed borders; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Quite slow growing. Western arborvitae shows considerable resistance to deer browsing. Foliage has a bold, braided look.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Thuja, Common name: Arborvitae - Western, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage