{"product_id":"thuja-plicata-whipcord-live-evergreen-conifer-weeping-dwarf-western-red-cedar-unique-threadleaf-shrub-2-container-grown","title":"Thuja plicata ‘Whipcord’ Live Evergreen Conifer | Weeping Dwarf Western Red Cedar | #2 Container Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd texture and whimsical beauty to your landscape with Thuja plicata ‘Whipcord’, a unique dwarf Western Red Cedar prized for its graceful weeping form and thread-like evergreen foliage. This eye-catching conifer features cascading whip-like branches that create a soft fountain-shaped appearance, making it a standout accent in rock gardens, containers, fairy gardens, and foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts glossy green foliage provides year-round interest and develops attractive bronze tones during winter for added seasonal color. Slow growing and easy to maintain, ‘Whipcord’ is ideal for small spaces and decorative landscapes where unique texture and compact form are desired. You will receive a healthy container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Thuja plicata ‘Whipcord’ plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Grown in #2 nursery container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen conifer\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Compact weeping threadleaf cedar\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whipcord Thuja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thuja plicata ‘Whipcord’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established container-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect roots during temperature extremes. Minimal pruning is needed to maintain its naturally graceful weeping form.\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":52499602309252,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_86.jpg?v=1783660225","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/thuja-plicata-whipcord-live-evergreen-conifer-weeping-dwarf-western-red-cedar-unique-threadleaf-shrub-2-container-grown","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}