The Dawes Arboretum
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Thuja plicata 'Sunshine'
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Common name:
Sunshine western redcedar
Family:
Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution:
Species native to n.w. North America
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A broadly conical evergreen tree that generally maintains its lower branches and leaves at ground level, often with several leaders. Large-growing to 60-70' high and 15-20' wide. Grown for its exceptional bright golden summer coloration. It turns an unattractive bronze color during winter. Great specimen, border plant, backdrop or grouping. Resistant to deer browsing.
Locations
1:
CON: CL13
(CL13)
• Accession: D1999-0356.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
HRT: AM15
(AM15)
• Accession: D1999-0356.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual