Use Thuja plicata 'Sugar And Spice™' when you want a tall, narrow evergreen that fits in tight spaces yet still provides strong vertical structure. Also sold as Western Red Cedar 'Sugar And Spice™', this selection develops a dense, upright form that works well for privacy screens, hedges, and bold accents along walkways, patios, and property lines. Its fine, ferny foliage stays a rich green through the seasons, and the stems add warm orange-brown tones that give the plant extra depth up close.

Plant in well-drained soil and choose a site that receives full sun to part shade. Full sun encourages the tightest growth and best color, while part shade is useful in hotter summer areas. Water regularly during the first growing season so roots establish deeply; after that, provide supplemental water during extended dry spells. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps even out soil moisture and reduces temperature swings around the root zone.

Expect a mature size of roughly 9-15 feet tall with a narrow 2-3 foot spread, making it an easy fit for slim side yards and narrow beds. For a screening row, space plants so they can knit together over time while still allowing airflow; for single specimens, give it room to show its naturally upright outline. Prune only as needed to shape or remove stray growth, and avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 108-180"
• Shipped height: 23-26"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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