Create a dense, attractive evergreen hedge at great value with this collection of 6 Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’ Western Red Cedar trees, supplied approximately 2–3ft tall and individually established in 3 litre pots.
Western Red Cedar is an excellent alternative to traditional Leylandii, producing lush, rich-green evergreen foliage that develops into a smart and dependable screen. Its vigorous growth and naturally dense habit make it particularly suitable for privacy, boundaries and longer hedge runs.
These established nursery-grown plants provide an excellent starting size for creating a substantial year-round hedge while remaining practical and economical for larger planting projects.
• Large 2–3ft established plants
• Dense evergreen foliage throughout the year
• Excellent for privacy and screening
• Vigorous and dependable growth
• Smart, attractive appearance
• Responds extremely well to regular trimming
• Can regenerate from older wood better than Leylandii
• Hardy and suitable for UK gardens
• Great value pack of 6
We recommend approximately 1–2 trees per metre, depending on how quickly you want your hedge to form.
1 tree per metre – a more economical option, allowing additional time for the plants to grow together.
2 trees per metre – recommended where quicker coverage and a denser initial hedge are preferred.
Western Red Cedar can be planted in a single line, staggered line or double line, depending on your available space and the depth and density of hedge required.
• Privacy and boundary screening
• Garden hedges
• Screening fences and unwanted views
• Long hedge runs
• Formal clipped hedging
• Evergreen windbreaks
• Larger gardens and landscaping projects
Prepare the planting area by removing weeds and loosening compacted soil. Plant at approximately the same depth as the root ball, firm gently and water thoroughly after planting.
Water regularly throughout the first growing season, particularly during warm, dry or windy periods. Applying mulch around the base will help retain moisture and reduce competition from weeds.
Once established, regular trimming will encourage a thicker, uniform hedge and allow you to maintain your preferred height and width.
Quantity: 6 individual trees
Variety: Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’
Common Name: Western Red Cedar
Height: Approximately 2–3ft
Pot Size: Individual 3 litre pots
Type: Evergreen hedging conifer
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Distance: Approximately 1–2 trees per metre
Layout: Single line, staggered or double line
Professionally selected and supplied by Direct Plants, these established Western Red Cedar trees offer a great value way to create an attractive, long-lasting evergreen hedge.
Direct Plants is an award-winning family nursery established in 1989 and selling plants online since 2006, supplying quality nursery plants directly to gardens across the UK.
You will receive 6 large Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’ Western Red Cedar trees, approximately 2–3ft tall, each established in an individual 3 litre pot – a great value collection for creating a dense, attractive and dependable evergreen hedge.
