{"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Pacific Northwest and historically known as the “Tree of Life,” Western Red Cedar has been valued for centuries for its beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. While capable of becoming a massive specimen tree in natural settings, it responds well to pruning and shaping, making it ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, property borders, and ornamental evergreen screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, long-lived, and low maintenance, this versatile conifer 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\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Thuja plicata tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally grown in #1 container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent hedge and privacy tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Names: Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, Pacific Red Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Thuja plicata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen conifer tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining adaptable soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 150–200+ feet unpruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintained Hedge Height: Easily maintained at 6–20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Soft scale-like aromatic green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses: Privacy hedge, windbreak, specimen tree, screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpace 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\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestern 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":46776654135495,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_27_704fd980-d3ec-40bc-a5ff-6f48529ea54e.jpg?v=1783958844","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/thuja-plicata-western-red-cedar-live-evergreen-tree-1-container-size-giant-arborvitae-privacy-hedge-fast-growing-conifer","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}