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Zebrina Western Red Cedar

Scientific name: Thuja plicata 'Zebrina'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:50 ft
Width:12 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description While similar to the parent species (western red cedar) this cultivar is grown for its striking creamy-yellow variegation. Forms a fairly narrow tree (12' to 15' wide).

  Morphology:
Medium green foliage with "zebra-like", yellow stripes. When older the foliage is considered to have a whiter stripe.

  Adaptation:
Prefers moist, well drained acidic soils. In its natural habitat, the red cedars prefer moist to wet soils, shaded forests, and bogs. Useful as a specimen tree, or a tall hedge this cultivar can be considered a hedge species in moist climates. Excellent deer resistance.

  Pests:
None reported.
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