Whipcord Standard Arborvite (Thuja plicata ‘Whipcord’ (grafted on standard)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best form and color in full sun
• Tolerates light shade but may become less dense

Bloom Time:

• Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Size:

Height: 4 to 5 feet (including standard trunk height)
Width: 4 to 5 feet

Attributes:

• Distinctive, mop-head form with cascading, whip-like foliage
• Glossy green foliage turns bronze in winter
• Grafted on a standard for tree-like appearance
• Slow-growing and compact
• Deer-resistant and cold-hardy (USDA Zones 5–7)
• Excellent for containers, focal points, and small gardens

Care Tips:

• Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
• Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches
• Protect from heavy snow accumulation on cascading branches

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for spider mites and bagworms