Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

The Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a unique, evergreen plant that belongs to the western thuja species. The characteristics of 'Whipcord' are as follows:

1. **Appearance**: This variety has a compact, conical shape with dense, sculpted foliage. The leaves are long and thread-like, creating a tangled, feathery effect that gives the plant a particularly beautiful and interesting appearance.

2. **Height**: It typically grows to a height of 60-120 cm but tends to increase in width, making it ideal for smaller gardens or containers where it serves as a striking decorative element.

3. **Color**: The leaves are bright green and retain their color even in winter, providing a decorative effect in the garden year-round.

4. **Light requirements**: The 'Whipcord' prefers sunny or partially shaded locations where it receives sufficient light to stay healthy.

5. **Soil requirements**: It adapts well to various soil types but prefers nutrient-rich, well-draining soils.

6. **Uses**: It is excellent for ornamental gardens, rock gardens, and even for shaped hedges. Due to its compact size, it is an ideal choice for smaller gardens, near perennial beds, or it also looks good as a container plant.

The Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a stunning, interesting plant that adds aesthetic value to the garden and is relatively easy to maintain.