white cedar 'Sunkist'
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A dwarf conifer slowly reaching a 1.5m column. It has strong, yellow-green scale leaves becoming yellow in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- white cedar 'Sunkist' (Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist')
- Genus
- Thuja
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
white cedar 'Sunkist' pictures
Distribution of white cedar 'Sunkist'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of white cedar 'Sunkist'
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white cedar 'Sunkist' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile soil in good light
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and other fungal diseases, particularly thuja blight and Coryneum canker (see conifers: brown patches)
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphid
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