Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'
Western Red Cedar, Giant Arborvitae, Giant Cedar, Incense Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae Cypress
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 8A |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Massing, screen, specimen |
| Height | 20' to 35' / 6.00m to 10.60m |
| Spread | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Columnar, pyramidal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |