western red cedar 'Aurea'
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A vigorous evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of conical habit, with spreading sprays of deep golden-yellow foliage
Scientific classification
- Species
- western red cedar 'Aurea' (Thuja plicata 'Aurea')
- Genus
- Thuja
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of western red cedar 'Aurea'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of western red cedar 'Aurea'
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western red cedar 'Aurea' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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 by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds especially when young. Suitable for hedging or screening
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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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