Overview
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screening and specimen planting.
About
Thuja plicata is a large evergreen coniferous tree in the family Cupressaceae, native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Its common name is western redcedar.
About the genus
Thuja is a genus of coniferous tree or shrub in the Cupressaceae. There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thuja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Narrowly conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screening, Specimen planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Thuja blight, Coryneum canker
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea'?
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' need?
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' hardy in the UK?
Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens Aurea'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja occidentalis 'Smokey'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja occidentalis 'Southport'Northern White-Cedar
- Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'western red cedar 'Excelsa'
- Thuja plicata 'Kager's Beauty'Western Redcedar