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Thuja plicata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist loamy soil[1, 81]. Dislikes dry soils[11]. Not suitable for light sandy soils because it is shallow rooting[75], but it succeeds on most other soil types, even on waterlogged soils and heavy clays[81, 200]. Succeeds in chalky soils[200]. Prefers some shelter from the wind according to some reports[1, 81] whilst others say that it is fairly wind resistant[11, 75]. Trees tolerate salt winds[75] but not severe maritime exposure[K]. The wood and foliage are highly aromatic[226]. The foliage has a strong fruity smell, like pear-drops or crushed apples[185]. A fast growing tree, it often puts out new growth of 1 metre a year and can average 60cm a year for the first 40 years. Increase in girth can also be rapid, 5cm a year for the first 60 years has been recorded[185]. Sometimes planted for forestry in Britain[17], it is at its best in the moister western half of the country[11, 185]. There are many named varieties selected for their ornamental value[188]. Tolerant of light trimming, so long as this is not back into old wood, plants also retain their lower branches unless these are shaded out by neighbouring plants[11]. The foliage turns bronze in cold weather[81]. Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[81, 200]. For further Thuja plicata gardening information |
