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Hogan's Western Red Cedar

Scientific name: Thuja plicata 'Hogan’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:40 ft
Width:20 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description As a much shorter variant of the Northwest’s Western Red Cedar, Hogan Cedar is often used in the landscaping industry with its smaller size.

  Morphology:
This is a coniferous tree that grows to 40’ in height and 20’ in width. All through its life it features a symmetrical, columnar shape. The foliage will be very dense once the tree starts growing. Young plants could be sheared.

Leaves are scale like and green during the summer. In the winter the foliage is bronze.

  Adaptation:
Western Red Cedar is widely adapted to most soil types. Select a full sun site. For this cultivar landscapers often arrange it in rows to make a living hedge. It will do its best in cooler climates.

  Pests:
Free of serious pests and diseases.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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