I purchased two last year via mail order from a reputable nursery. Thus, they were smaller then if I purchased them at a local place. I purchase most of my plants/shrubs/roses via mail order from two different greenhouses because I can’t find certain plants at the local big box stores and I find those stores do not care for the plants like the nurseries I order through. I planted both in the same area, one died but the other is doing good. It’s not growing as fast as I had hoped but it’s definitely grown. I think it’s due to the location. I have a hard time with plants on the South side of my house due to amount of Sun and soil conditions. I have been working to improve the soil but it’s not an easy task due to the amount of rock in the area. I have dug up and removed so many rocks that I have used to make multiple retaining walls. It’s a lot of work but worth it in the end. I like the color and look of this evergreen and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an evergreen that grows in a pyramid shape and isn’t the typical green ones you see. This one has characteristics that are eye catching.
Fluffy® Western Arborvitae Thuja plicata
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Details
120 - 180 Inches48 - 72 Inches48 - 72 Inches3.0m - 4.6m1.2m - 1.8m1.2m - 1.8mFeatures
It's so...fluffy!
You'll love what Fluffy Western arborvitae does for your landscape! This unique evergreen has soft, bold foliage that emerges yellow and gives the plant a halo-like effect in the landscape. Its cheerful color persists even in winter. It naturally grows with a pyramidal shape that adds structure and shape to the garden. Available in better garden centers in spring 2019.
Top reasons to grow Fluffy Arborvitae:
- A very unique effect in both color and texture.
- Easy care: keeps its pyramidal shape without pruning.
- Native to North America.
Winter InterestNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:120 - 180 Inches 3.0m - 4.6mSpacing:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpread:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:Yellow and greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Thanks to its distinctive habit and colorful foliage, Fluffy makes a true statement in the landscape. Try it as a specimen, or pair them at a door or entrance for a dash of fun formality.
Maintenance Notes:Plant Western arborvitae in moist but well-drained soil. If you wish to prune it, do so in spring, after the new growth has begun to flush out.
Fun Facts:The foliage of Western arborvitae has a very distinctive braided look. While deer may certainly browse it, Western arborvitae (Thuja plicata) is generally considered to be more deer resistant than its counterpart, Eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis).
Fluffy® Thuja plicata 'SMNTPGF' USPP 30,762, Can 7,153 -
5 Reviews
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Michelle, Massachusetts, United States, 1 year ago
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I absolutely LOVE my Fluffy. I bought it from a high end garden center where it had overwintered in it's container. I transpanted it into a large container for a front entryway and it's a show stopper paired with a PW Winecraft Black Smokebush for high contrast and dark leaved begonias with white flowers under them for a classy entryway. The Fluffy has small holiday lights that light up the stairs in the evening year round. I wish you could upload pics because I am thrilled with the impact.
WHITESUNN, Connecticut, United States, 1 year ago -
Purchased two of these in 1 gallon pots. They arrived TINY! They didn't really even have root balls, just looked like they cut a sprig off a full grown tree and stuck it in a pot. Pretty disappointed
Jaine, Colorado, United States, 2 years ago -
I purchased 4 of these Fluffy® Western Arborvitae & 4 lived. After 12 months, they've more than doubled in size. Very tough plants that’s survived the winter in small pots.
Mackenzie Henry, Ohio, United States, 4 years ago
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