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ConifersShrubs
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Thujopsis are evergreen conifers with flat sprays of aromatic, scale-like leaves and insignificant flowers, followed by small cones with leathery scales
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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