Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' – Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

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Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' – Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

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Upright growing, relatively openly branched tree with a pyramidal crown that later becomes conical. ‘Excelsa’ grows vigorously to 15 to 20 m tall. The quite horizontal branches make the tree about 5 to 6 m wide. The bark is reddish brown, fibrous and flaky. The young twigs are green first, later turning reddish brown. Like the species, the lower branches can take root when they touch the ground and, seemingly form new trees. The scaly foliage is arranged in shingle form and glossy dark green, also in winter. When crushed the foliage gives off a characteristically pleasant fragrance. The blossom and the oval cones which follow are inconspicuous. Despite the slightly looser branching, ‘Excelsa’ is a fine hedge plant. Can also be used as a solitary or in groups.
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Specifications
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Height
15 - 25 m
Width
5-8m
Crown
pyramidal, later conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs green to reddish brown, bark reddish brown, flaky and fibrous
Leaf
scales, glossy dark green, evergreen
Flowers
narrow oval cones, light brown, scaly, approx. 1 cm, fragrant flowers
Fruits
parks, solitary or in groups, as hedge
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, all soil types
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer, hedge plant
Clear stem conifer Haagplant Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green average growing all species toxic components Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Thuja plicata 'Excelsa' blooms in december.
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