Giant Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
In its native regions the Giant Arborvitae grows to heights of up to 60 metres. The branches of this tapering tree protrude irregularly outwards. It is ideal for larger hedges, as it changes colour only marginally. The scale leaves are pointed, ovate.
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Erscheinungsbild
In its native regions the Giant Arborvitae grows to heights of up to 60 metres. The branches of this tapering tree protrude irregularly outwards. It is ideal for larger hedges, as it changes colour only marginally. The scale leaves are pointed, ovate.
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Blätter
Thick scales. Outer scales are cymbiform, inner scales ovate, 0.2-0.3cm long. Scales are green above, grey-green below.
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Blatt Oberseite
Thick scales. Outer scales are cymbiform, inner scales ovate, 0.2-0.3cm long. Scales are green above, grey-green below.
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Früchte
Oblong elliptical cones, up to 1.8cm long, first upright, later pendent.
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Rinde
Red-brown bark peeling off in asymmetrical plates or only on one side.
Anwendung
Afforestation, noise abatement, wind-break, bird protection, public areas, parks, urban areas, private parks, aggressive roots, pollen (allergy)
Heimatgebiete
Western North America
Standortparameter
Light: sunny to shady, temperature: normal to cold, soil: very fresh to wet, soil structure: firm to loose, soil depth: medium to very deep, soil quality: medium to high, pH value: 5.0 to 8.0, nutrient concentration: normal
Ansprüche
The Giant Arborvitae is absolutely winter-hardy in humid regions. Does not tolerate very cold winters in dry regions. Grows very rapidly in favourable conditions and tolerates shade very well. Difficult to relocate.
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Height of growth: 20m to 30m, normal growth potential, growth habits: wide, irregular, upright, protruding, compact crown, often multi-stemmed
Blätter
Thick scales. Outer scales are cymbiform, inner scales ovate, 0.2-0.3cm long. Scales are green above, grey-green below.
Blüten
Flowering period IV-V, inconspicuous, yellowish male flowers, brownish-yellow female flower.
Früchte
Oblong elliptical cones, up to 1.8cm long, first upright, later pendent.
Rinde
Red-brown bark peeling off in asymmetrical plates or only on one side.
Wurzel
Surface-rooting.