How Our Plant Heights Are Measured
All heights listed refer to planted height and do not include the pot or rootball

Product Details
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👉 View Pallet Deal — 25x for £350🌲 Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' – 100–120cm (Rootball)
A dense, fast-growing evergreen ideal for lush, reliable screening.
The Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens', also known as the Western Red Cedar, is a premium conifer prized for its deep green foliage, upright form, and excellent resilience. Supplied as a rootball plant at 100–120cm, it is perfect for creating evergreen hedging that establishes quickly, offers year-round privacy, and provides a natural, elegant backdrop to any garden.
✨ Features & Benefits
Rich evergreen colour: Glossy, deep green foliage holds its colour beautifully through winter.
Fast establishment: Rootball format ensures strong, healthy rooting and vigorous early growth.
Ideal for hedging: Forms a dense, upright screen that offers immediate structure.
Low maintenance: Easy to grow, tolerant of pruning, and long-lived.
Highly adaptable: Performs well in a wide range of soils and exposures.
🌱 Care Instructions
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Water: Keep well-watered during the first growing season to establish the rootball.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and chalk.
Pruning: Trim once a year to maintain height, density, and a tidy shape.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and tolerant of wind and cold.
📏 Product Details
Height: Approx. 100–120cm
Format: Rootball (field-grown, freshly lifted for optimal establishment)
Foliage: Deep, glossy green sprays with a fresh cedar scent
Growth rate: Fast; excellent for quick hedging
🌿 Why You'll Love It
The Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens' (Rootball) is the perfect choice for gardeners seeking quick, dependable, and beautifully dense evergreen screening.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943

