Western Red Cedar ‘Goldy’ 20/40cm (3L)
Thuja plicata
£27.00
The Western Red Cedar ‘Goldy’, also known as Thuja plicata ‘4ever’ is a compact, evergreen conifer with a dense, growth habit and vibrant golden-green foliage. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to UK gardens.
- ✓ Compact, evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal growth habit that adds a touch of golden elegance to any garden. The soft, scale-like leaves create a stunning visual contrast against the reddish-brown bark.
- ✓ Versatile plant that can be used as a low-growing hedge, specimen plant, or in containers on patios and balconies. Thrives in a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade.
- ✓ Low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space.
- ✓ Easy to care for - simply keep the soil consistently moist, fertilise in early spring, and prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and size.
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Western Red Cedar ‘Goldy’ – Thuja plicata ‘Goldy’ is a captivating evergreen conifer that adds a touch of golden elegance to any garden. This compact cultivar of the iconic Western Red Cedar tree thrives in the UK climate, reaching a mature height of 20-40cm when planted in a 5L container.
The ‘Goldy’ variety boasts a dense, pyramidal growth habit, with lush, feathery foliage that shimmers in shades of vibrant gold and yellow. The soft, scale-like leaves create a stunning visual contrast against the reddish-brown bark, making this plant a true focal point in the landscape.
One of the key features of the Western Red Cedar ‘Goldy’ is its versatility. It can be used as a low-growing hedge, a striking specimen plant, or even in containers on patios and balconies. Its compact size and slow growth rate make it an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space, as it won’t overwhelm the garden over time.
The Western Red Cedar ‘Goldy’ is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that thrives in a wide range of soil types, from well-drained to moist. It prefers full sun to partial shade, and its dense foliage provides excellent privacy and wind protection. With its vibrant colour and easy care requirements, this cultivar is a must-have for any gardener looking to add a touch of natural beauty to their outdoor space.
Ultimate height
4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5 – 2.5 metres
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
3 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Foliage: Moderate
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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