Brandon's survival guide

The Steadfast Prairie Sentry!

Brandon operates like a seasoned, disciplined mountie who is entirely built to withstand the harshest elements of the Canadian prairies! He rejects the chaotic, wide-spreading growth of messy backyard shrubs, opting instead to form a perfectly tailored, dense green column that stands tall and proud. Growing at a steady, reliable pace, he acts as a year-round windbreak and privacy shield, never letting down his guard even during the darkest months of the year. He is a truly bulletproof northern warrior who laughs in the face of brutal winter blizzards, sub-zero freezes, and scorching summer sun without ever losing his rich, emerald-green color. Best of all, Brandon is incredibly low-maintenance and fiercely independent, requiring zero pruning to keep his sharp, formal silhouette looking immaculate!

Requires bright direct sun or partial shade/sun

Can grow up to 500 inches tall

Current length

The approximate size of this plant when it is delivered

Perennial

Is winter hardy (up to -25 C)

Toxic

Location

Light Sunny, more than 5 hours of direct sunlight every day

Soil sandy/loamy/peaty soil

Suitable for planting in soil or keeping in pot

Climbing trellis/assistance Not necessary

Care

Maintenance Little

Care

What type of care your plant needs

Watering Needs watering frequently (in summer)

Water

Doesn't need extra water, the occasional rainy day will do/Often needs extra water during the summer/Needs to be watered on the regular, keep the soil slightly moist.

Nutrition Once in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer

Pruning Prune lightly in early spring to maintain shape

Size

Height Is 50 inch tall upon delivery

Growth Can grow to be up to 500 inch tall

Pot size Plastic pot is 20 inch in diameter

How to care for Brandon

🌲 Sentry Duty: Plant Brandon in full sun to partial shade—he needs at least 6 hours of daily sunlight to maintain his tight, dense emerald foliage! Shield Setup: To build an impenetrable privacy wall, space your Brandon Cedars 2 feet apart from the center of each base. Moisture & Care: Keep his soil consistently moist, rich, and well-draining while he gets established, adding a thick blanket of mulch to lock in dampness. Once settled, he is practically bulletproof against harsh prairie freezes and blizzards; just give him an optional yearly haircut in late spring if you want to keep his sharp, formal pyramid silhouette looking extra crisp!

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Thuja Occidentalis | Brandon Cedar (L)

Name: Thuja Occidentalis | Brandon Cedar (L)
Brand: Thuja
SKU: THUJA-OCCIDENTALIS-BRANDON-2GAL
Price: 27.0 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Brandon

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