Shrubs

Chamaecyparis thyoides Red Sta

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star'

Also known as Red Star Atlantic White Cedar

$11.95
SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate to high
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Chamaecyparis thyoides Red Sta is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Chamaecyparis thyoides Red Sta is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star'
Common name
Red Star Atlantic White Cedar
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
6-10 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Red
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist to wet, acidic soil; tolerates boggy conditions. Well suited to rain gardens and seasonally wet sites. Little pruning needed; remove dead wood as needed.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat
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