Cedar 'Private Jet™'

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$89.99
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Elevate your landscape with the polished elegance of 'King of Brabant'. This standout evergreen features a sleek, slender habit with lush, bright green foliage that retains its rich colour even through the frost of winter. Its naturally dense, conical form provides a sophisticated "private jet" look—fast, aerodynamic, and impeccably tidy—bringing immediate structure and luxury to any garden setting without the need for constant trimming.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

15–20' H x 4–5' W

Zone:

3-7

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

King of Brabant Arborvitae, Private Jet™ Arborvitae, Narrow Brabant Cedar

Scientific Name:

Thuja occidentalis 'King of Brabant'

Type:

Ornamental Narrow Evergreen Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically 15–20 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit / Form: Slender, upright, and rigidly columnar or conical.
  • Growth Rate: Medium to fast; reaches mature height faster than the standard 'Brabant' variety.
  • Longevity: 40+ years in ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers fertile, moist, organically rich soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to most garden soils, including clay.
  • Watering: High initial needs for establishment; once mature, it is surprisingly drought-tolerant for a cedar.

Special Features:

  • Disease Resistances: Generally robust and resistant to most common cedar pests when healthy.
  • Native Species: A selection of a North American native species.
  • Fast Growing: Noted for reaching height milestones up to a year faster than standard cultivars.
  • Attracts: Provides shelter and nesting sites for songbirds.
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom Information: Non-flowering conifer.
  • Fall/Winter Colour: Excellent colour retention; foliage stays a vibrant dark green throughout the winter months.
  • Evergreen Interest: Provides a permanent, dense vertical structure year-round.

Garden Value:

Ideal for high-speed privacy hedges and windbreaks due to its slender footprint and rapid growth. It also serves as a perfect formal specimen tree or vertical accent in narrow modern landscapes.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: High winter cover value for birds and beneficial insects.
  • Human Value: Perfect for creating "living walls" in small urban lots where horizontal space is limited.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or early fall.
  • Spacing: 3 feet apart for a dense, seamless hedge.
  • Location Tips: Protect from extreme drying winter winds in very exposed sites; ensure the soil has adequate drainage to prevent root issues.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun for maximum density but is adaptable to partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Needs regular watering during the first 2-3 years to establish deep roots; the soil should stay consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Maintenance, Fertilization: Requires very little maintenance; naturally maintains its neat shape with minimal to no pruning. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Drought (once established), clay soil, urban pollution, and extreme cold (-40°C).

Tips For Success:

Mulch the root zone to maintain moisture and acidity. Focus watering at the "drip line" (under the edge of the canopy) rather than the trunk to ensure the entire root ball is hydrated.

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