{"product_id":"thuja-smaragd-white-cedar-180-200cm-extra-copy","title":"Thuja Plicata ‘Martin’ – Instant Hedging, 250–275cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fast-growing, densely-foliaged form of Western Red Cedar, bred specifically for hedging and screening. Thuja Plicata ‘Martin’ holds its rich, glossy green colour right through winter, with none of the bronzing that can affect other conifer varieties in cold weather — making it one of the most reliable choices for year-round privacy and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied at a well-established 250–275cm, these plants give near-instant screening height and are ideal for boundary hedges, windbreaks, and formal or informal garden divides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Thuja Plicata ‘Martin’:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, compact growth habit — excellent for a thick, opaque screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong winter colour retention (stays green, not bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing: typically 30–40cm of growth per year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore forgiving to trim hard than Leylandii — responds better to hard clipping back into older wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of most soil types and UK\/Irish weather conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen — full privacy, 365 days a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest planted in a sunny to partially shaded position, in well-drained soil. Water well for the first 1–2 growing seasons to establish a strong root system. An annual trim in late summer will keep hedges dense and formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a solid hedge, plant at 60–75cm centres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screen It Green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57412492722554,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/0643\/3364\/files\/Thuja_Martin_Man_800x800_c98c0abf-f22b-4e28-9a5b-1ef6aca21417.jpg?v=1791985911","url":"https:\/\/screenitgreen.com\/products\/thuja-smaragd-white-cedar-180-200cm-extra-copy","provider":"Screen It Green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}