Woody > Thuja > Thuja plicata > Thuja plicata 'Can Can'
Thuja plicata
'Can Can'
Can Can Western Arborvitae
Origin: Originated in Holmstrup, Denmark
Mike's
Opinion
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A compact, very slow growing cultivar often used as a small hedge or specimen. 'Can-Can's conical growth pattern produces a low maintenance shrub. Its deep green foliage with golden white tips provide winter appeal.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Thuja |
| Species |
| plicata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Can Can' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a-3b |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10-(-20) |
| Height |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A compact, very slow growing cultivar, dark green mature foliage, contrasting agaisnt the golden white colour of new growth. 'Can-Can' is a deer resistant specimen, which is not true of the straight species (T.plicata). |
| Landscape |
| A slow growing, low maintenance hedge or small specimen plant. It is also deer resistant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers moist well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Do not plant in areas with extreme winter exposure. |
| Shape |
| Conical, compact growth pattern. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Dark green mature foliage, new growth emerges a golden white colour. A tight compact looking shrub. |
| Pests |
| Bag worm. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Reddish brown new growth, evening out to a smooth grey at maturity. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy, neatly organized foliage; deep green at maturity while new growth is golden white. |
| Flower Description |
| Very small; 2 mm inconspicuous; cream to golden in colour. |
| Fruit Description |
| The female cones are produced on the tips of the foliage and are rose-like tan/brown in colour. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep green mature growth contrasting against golden white new growth. Red bark when young maturing to smooth grey. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium. |
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