Overview
Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' is a narrowly conical conifers in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' 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 'Fastigiata' (western red cedar 'Fastigiata') is a narrowly conical evergreen tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Like other Thuja, it features flat sprays of small, aromatic, scale-like foliage and produces small, knobby cones. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and prefers full sun exposure, though it can tolerate partial shade. Suitable for hedges, screening, or specimen planting, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
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 'Fastigiata' 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 'Fastigiata'
- 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 'Fastigiata'?
Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' need?
Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' hardy in the UK?
Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata' 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 'Fastigiata'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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'