Overview
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' is a columnar upright conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' is a cultivar of Thuja, a genus of rapidly growing evergreen coniferous trees known for their narrow conical shape and flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and retains its evergreen foliage throughout the year. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained soils. Suitable for architectural use, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thuja
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety'
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer; propagate by seed in late winter in containers in a cold frame
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to diseases including honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot and thuja blight. See conifers: brown patches for further advice
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety'?
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' need?
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' hardy in the UK?
Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Thuja plicata 'Cole's Variety'?
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer; propagate by seed in late winter in containers in a cold frame.
More in the Thuja genus
- Thuja 'Green Giant'
- Thuja koraiensisKorean arborvitae
- Thuja occidentalis 'Barabits Gold'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Bateman Broom'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Beaufort' (v)
- Thuja occidentalis 'Boothii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Buchananii'
- Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa'