Thuja plicata 30 PCS fresh seeds, Western red cedar, Pacific redcedar, Lobb thuja, Giant arborvitae, Shinglewood, Evergreen coniferous tree

Western red cedar, Pacific redcedar, Lobb thuja, Giant arborvitae, Shinglewood, Evergreen coniferous tree (lat. Thuja plicata).

A species of gymnosperms of the genus Thuja (Thuja) of the Cypress family (Cupressaceae). A tree with a height of 45-60 m and a trunk diameter of 120-240 cm, with a pyramidal or conical crown, horizontal branches and somewhat drooping, flat shoots.

The bark is cracked, fibrous, reddish-brown, 1-2.5 cm thick. The leaves on the upper side of the shoots are glossy green, on the lower side with whitish stripes. The lateral leaves are navicular folded.

Cones are oblong-oval, 10-12 cm long, consist of 4-6 pairs of scales, of which 2-3 pairs carry 3 seeds. The seeds are flat, with two wings.

It is rather low-demand for soils, but it develops best on moist, fertile, powerful, well-drained soils. It occurs in low-lying, swampy places, riverbanks, near the sea, where it reaches its largest size. In the mountains it grows on shady slopes. At the border of the distribution, it turns into a shrubby form. Shade-tolerant and wind-resistant.

It is good for the formation of dense groups, alleys. It is recommended for garden and park construction. The plant's lifespan is 500-800 years.