Create a beautiful, established evergreen screen with immediate height and impact with this pallet deal of 20 XL Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’ Western Red Cedar hedging trees, supplied approximately 5–6ft tall and individually established in 5 litre pots.
Western Red Cedar is an outstanding choice for customers wanting a dense, premium-looking alternative to Leylandii. ‘Gelderland’ produces lush, rich-green evergreen foliage with a naturally neat appearance, forming an attractive and highly effective privacy hedge.
These substantial nursery-grown trees already provide excellent height from the outset, making them ideal for creating an instant-effect boundary without starting with small hedging plants.
• 20 XL established Western Red Cedar trees
• Impressive 5–6ft supplied height
• Established in individual 5 litre pots
• Dense, attractive evergreen foliage
• Excellent for privacy and year-round screening
• Naturally smart, premium appearance
• Vigorous and dependable once established
• Responds extremely well to regular trimming
• More forgiving than Leylandii when pruning into older growth
• Fantastic nursery-direct pallet value
At this substantial 5–6ft XL size, we recommend approximately 1 tree per metre for an instant-effect hedge.
A pallet of 20 trees can therefore create approximately 20 metres of established evergreen hedging, providing excellent immediate height and screening while allowing the plants room to develop and knit together.
For customers requiring a particularly deep or substantial screen, Western Red Cedar can also be planted in a staggered or double line, subject to the available space and required finished effect.
• Instant-effect evergreen hedging
• Privacy and boundary screening
• Screening neighbours and overlooked areas
• Covering fences and unwanted views
• Long garden boundaries
• Smart formal hedging
• Evergreen windbreaks
• Large gardens and estates
• Professional landscaping projects
Prepare the planting area thoroughly, removing weeds and loosening compacted soil. Position each tree at approximately the same depth as it has been growing in its pot, firm the surrounding soil and water thoroughly after planting.
Due to the height of these established trees, staking may be required, particularly on exposed or windy sites, to keep the root ball secure while new roots establish.
Regular watering is particularly important throughout the first growing season. Newly planted evergreen hedging should not be allowed to dry out during prolonged warm, dry or windy conditions.
A layer of mulch around the planting area will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once established, regular trimming will encourage a thick, uniform and beautifully maintained evergreen hedge.
Quantity: 20 individual trees
Variety: Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’
Common Name: Western Red Cedar
Supplied Height: Approximately 5–6ft
Pot Size: Individual 5 litre pots
Size Grade: XL Instant Hedging
Type: Evergreen conifer
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Recommended Spacing: Approximately 1 tree per metre
Potential Coverage: Approximately 20 metres
Layout: Single line, staggered or double line
Supplied As: Pallet quantity
For customers wanting something a little different from traditional Leylandii, Western Red Cedar is an exceptional premium hedging choice. Its attractive foliage, dense habit and excellent response to trimming make it particularly suitable for creating a smart, substantial evergreen boundary.
Professionally selected and supplied by Direct Plants – an award-winning family nursery established in 1989 and selling plants online for over 20 years.
You will receive a pallet of 20 XL Thuja plicata ‘Gelderland’ Western Red Cedar hedging trees, approximately 5–6ft tall, each established in an individual 5 litre pot – enough to create approximately 20 metres of impressive instant-effect evergreen hedging when planted at around 1 tree per metre.
