SPECIAL OFFER Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) is best for hedging or as a specimen tree is fast growing and is commonly planted in the UK. A good alternative to Leylandi and will grow up to 60cm per year.  It can make a dense evergreen hedge and has a rich cedar scent when crushed between your hands. The Western Red Cedar is highly fragrant and is known to exhibit scents similar to pineapple. Potentially the Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) is one of the most valuable softwoods we can grow in Britain. Its timber is as durable here as it is when grown in its native North West America. When used outside, even for roof shingles, the "red cedar" is the best. Its productivity increases towards the west of Britain, but nevertheless it will grow almost anywhere. Trees exceed 40 metres tall in Wales and Scotland but reach a limit of about 30 metres in the south east of England. Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve