A vigorous, dense western red cedar selection with glossy bright-green foliage, bred as a fast formal hedge. Tolerant of clipping and a popular modern alternative to conifer screens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Spring Grove Cedar
Botanically, Thuja plicata 'Spring Grove' is a fast-growing tree in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 8 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Spring Grove Cedar
Spring Grove Cedar suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Spring Grove Cedar does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Spring Grove Cedar does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Spring Grove Cedar in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Spring Grove Cedar in the garden
Spring Grove Cedar earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a windbreak and clipping into topiary.
Companion planting & design
Combine Spring Grove Cedar with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Spring Grove Cedar
Plant Sale lists Spring Grove Cedar as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
