{"product_id":"thuja-plicata-western-red-cedar-live-evergreen-tree-1-container-size-giant-arborvitae-privacy-hedge-fast-growing-conifer","title":"Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar Live Evergreen Tree | #1 Container | Fast Growing Privacy Hedge","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a lush evergreen privacy screen or majestic landscape focal point with this live Thuja plicata, commonly known as Western Red Cedar or Giant Arborvitae. Grown in a #1 container, this fast-growing evergreen conifer features soft aromatic rich green foliage, excellent adaptability, and a dense growth habit. Native to the Pacific Northwest and historically known as the “Tree of Life,” Western Red Cedar is valued for its beauty, resilience, and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tree responds well to pruning and shaping, making it ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, property borders, and ornamental evergreen screens. Hardy, long-lived, and low maintenance, it suits both formal landscapes and naturalistic plantings. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Thuja plicata tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #1 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen conifer\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Excellent hedge and privacy tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, Pacific Red Cedar\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Thuja plicata\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen conifer tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining adaptable soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 150–200+ feet unpruned\u003cbr\u003eMaintained Hedge Height: Easily maintained at 6–20 feet\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Soft scale-like aromatic green foliage\u003cbr\u003eUses: Privacy hedge, windbreak, specimen tree, screening\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, while young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants evenly when creating hedges for dense coverage. Regular pruning encourages fuller growth and helps maintain the desired hedge height and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Red Cedar pollen and wood dust may cause irritation for sensitive individuals. Use caution when pruning or handling if you have allergies or asthma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499606929540,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_27_704fd980-d3ec-40bc-a5ff-6f48529ea54e.jpg?v=1783660448","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/thuja-plicata-western-red-cedar-live-evergreen-tree-1-container-size-giant-arborvitae-privacy-hedge-fast-growing-conifer","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}