Whipcord Cedar Western Red Cedar Dwarf 
Botanical Reference: Thuja plicata
 
A dwarf evergreen conifer with a flat mounding form when young, eventually growing as tall as wide. Foliage dark green on whipcord branchlets. Originated as a seedling at Drake's Crossing Nursery in Silverton, Oregon. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 2' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -20 degrees. USDA zone 5-7.
 
It is best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, thriving in cool summer climates. 'Whipcord' is generally intolerant of dry conditions. Although it performs best in full sun, plants generally appreciate some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates that have different warm season temperatures and soil conditions than the specie's native habitat of the Pacific-northwest of the United States.