Conifer Database - Filifera Nana

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Thuja plicata ‘Filifera Nana’

Thuja plicata 'Filifera Nana' is a dwarf, weeping thread-branched form of western red-cedar that resembles ornamental grass. Branches grow out in all directions creating a mop-like form. Once uncommon, it has recently been usurped in popularity by 'Whipcord'. However, 'Filifera Nana,' however grows considerably slower than 'Whipcord; a mature specimen will only measure 18 inches (50 cm) tall and 3 feet (1 m) wide after 10 years of growth, half the rate of 'Whipcord.'

This cultivar's origin is unknown, but believed to have come from the USA a fairly long time ago.




Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Mounding, Arching or Weeping
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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