Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
408524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn ex. D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pinus 2: 19. (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407856



Common Names

  • Thuja plicata
  • Western Red Cedar
  • Giant Arborvitae


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Description

Thuja plicata (also called Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, and Pacific Red Cedar, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with dense, bright green foliage. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Thuja plicata is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thuja plicata is a small, yellow-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and needle-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thuja plicata is a hardy evergreen conifer that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a moist, shady location until they have rooted. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until the roots have developed.

Where to Find Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata is native to western North America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.

Thuja plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thuja plicata?

Thuja plicata

What is the common name of Thuja plicata?

Western red cedar

What is the growth habit of Thuja plicata?

It is an evergreen coniferous tree with a pyramidal shape

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
James Donn (1758-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Thuja plicata Donn ex. D.Don: Placement according to April 2023 Classification