About
A conical to cylindrical coniferous tree, to 3m tall after 10 years, ultimately 12m in height, with brown bark, shredding in strips. The flattened sprays of scale-like leaves are golden yellow-green, becoming greener as the season progresses.
About the genus
Thujopsis are evergreen conifers with flat sprays of aromatic, scale-like leaves and insignificant flowers, followed by small cones with leathery scales
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free