Whipcord Western Arborvitae on Standard

Dwarf evergreen

Botanical Name- Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

Pronunciation- THOO-yuh ply-KAY-tuh

Foliage- Evergreen

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- Inconspicuous

Bloom Time- Inconspicuous

Companion Plants- Purple Rooster Bee Balm – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest

Fauna Attracted- Shelter/nesting cover for birds, minimal pollinator interest

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C5

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; water deeply in dry periods and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove damaged branches.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to prevent waterlogging.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone

Possible Issues- Bagworms, tip blight