Whipcord Arborvitae – Thuja Plicata ‘Whipcord’ – 3 Gallon Pot

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If you’re into the quirky and unusual, meet ‘Whipcord’, an Arborvitae that looks like no other. Instead of the flat, fan-like sprays of our native western arborvitae, Whipcord sports a hairdo of thin, cord-like branches that resemble a mop of dreadlocks. What’s truly amazing is that Whipcord originated from a chance seedling among a grove of western cedar trees in Oregon, which grow similar to giant sequoias and redwoods. But all grown up Whipcord grows in a mound to only 4 or 5 feet tall and wide! What are the odds of that? While most folks don’t have room for a giant tree, Whipcord Arborvitae fits nicely into smaller gardens and landscape spaces.

Growing only 4 to 5 feet tall and wide, the quirky Whipcord Arborvitae is ideal for use as a specimen in smaller gardens or in grouping in larger landscape spaces. It also is really nice as a solo in tall pots where it does a spectacular job of showing off its “hairdo.” A fine addition to oddity gardens, conifer gardens, rock gardens and formal gardens. 

Suggested Spacing:  3.5 to 4 feet  apart for solid hedge; 7 feet or more apart for space between plants

Arborvitae are very easy to grow and care for. They are adaptable to many soil types including red clay and like full sun to part shade. They prefer a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and don’t like an overly dry site. As with so many other ornamental plants, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. Maintenance is minimal with very little if any pruning ever required.