Overview
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR is a narrowly conical conifer in the genus Thuja, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 60.0 m tall and 8 m wide. Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screening and specimen planting. It is native to Alberta and British Columbia.
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.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thuja
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Wet
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifer
- Habit
- Narrowly conical
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 60.0 m
- Spread
- 8 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screening, Specimen planting
- Native to
- Alberta, British Columbia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR
- 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 'Little Boy'PBR?
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR need?
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to wet.
How big does Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR grow?
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR reaches a height of 60.0 m and a spread of 8 m.
Is Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR hardy in the UK?
Thuja plicata 'Little Boy'PBR 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 'Little Boy'PBR?
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'