Thuja plicata 'Fastigiata': 'Fastigiata' Giant Arborvitae: ENH-789/ST632, 2/2014

Abstract

A native western North American tree, Giant-Cedar can reach 180 to 200 feet in height in some areas of the Northwest but is more often seen at 50 to 70 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. Forming a narrow pyramidal or columnar silhouette with strongly horizontal branches, Giant-Cedar is an evergreen with fragrant, dark green, delicate needles which generously clothe the branches, casting dense shade beneath the tree. The insignificant yellow flowers are followed by small, half-inch cones which seem a little out-of-place on such a large tree. `Fastigiata' (`Hogan'), has a dense columnar silhouette, and is reportedly very resistant to bagworms compared to the species. Original publication date November 1993.