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Western Red Cedar - Thuja plicata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Western Red Cedar - Thuja plicata
Few conifers match the Western Red Cedar for scale, density, and longevity. A proven performer in large-format landscapes, it delivers substantial screening, wind mitigation, and structural presence from the moment it goes in the ground.
Why Western Red Cedar
Immediate screening capability: Advanced stock provides dense, evergreen coverage from day one, eliminating years of establishment waiting.
Exceptional growth rate: Reaches 15–20m at maturity, making it one of the most effective large-scale privacy and boundary solutions available.
Wind and acoustic performance: Thick, layered foliage acts as a natural barrier against wind exposure and ambient noise intrusion.
Low intervention required: Naturally pest and disease resistant, with minimal maintenance demands once established in suitable conditions.
Aromatic foliage: Releases a distinctive, refined cedar fragrance, a subtle but valued quality in premium outdoor environments.
Ideal Applications
Boundary and privacy screening: Dense growth habit creates a formal, living wall along property perimeters and sensitive sightlines.
Wind protection corridors: Planted in linear runs to shield exposed residential or commercial landscapes from prevailing winds.
Acoustic buffering: Effective along road-facing boundaries or between neighbouring properties where noise reduction is a priority.
Large-scale specimen planting: Planted as standalone features in expansive estate or commercial landscapes where vertical scale is required.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1.5–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates clay and periodically wet soils; moderately drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly during dry summer periods. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 30–60m
Width: 6–12m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Western North America (British Columbia to California)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
