Western red cedar 'Fluffy' (Thuja plicata 'Fluffy')

Western red cedar 'Fluffy'

Also known as: Shinglewood 'Fluffy', Pacific red cedar 'Fluffy'

The western red cedar 'Fluffy' is a miniature of its parent, reaching only 1.5 to 3 m versus the37 to 46 m height of the standard western red cedar. With cheerful year-round golden-green foliage, these dwarf cedars have a pyramid shape with fluffy foliage. This tree-of-life is a low maintenance sun-lover, perfect for hedges and being surrounded by flowers to compliment its golden coloring.

Scientific classification

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1.5 m to 3 m

Plant Height

1.5 m to 3 m

Spread

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Western red cedar 'Fluffy'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Western red cedar 'Fluffy' thrives with careful pruning during dormancy from early to late winter. This practice, which involves removing dead or crossing branches and shaping for structure, promotes denser spring growth, improves airflow, and mitigates disease risks, ensuring optimal health as supported by horticultural guides.

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