No I haven't been beating my shrubs. While shopping this weekend I ran across this most interesting Arborvitae. It is Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'. I have never seen such a shrub before. I fell in love with it and my Dearly Beloved thought I should have it.
It has these long tendrils that almost look scaled. I just love the way it feels. Almost like braided leather. It is supposed to be glossy green during summer and have a broze cast in winter. I can't wati to see how it changes during the seasons. I can't hardly keep my hands off of it. I did long enough to get it planted though.
It sort of looks like it is a relative of the Munsters 'Thing'. It is so appropriate for this time of year don't you think? I have never grown anything like it. Has anyone else? The tag says it will tolerate some shade and it grows to zone 6. It should do well. I sure hope it takes.
It has these long tendrils that almost look scaled. I just love the way it feels. Almost like braided leather. It is supposed to be glossy green during summer and have a broze cast in winter. I can't wati to see how it changes during the seasons. I can't hardly keep my hands off of it. I did long enough to get it planted though. 
It sort of looks like it is a relative of the Munsters 'Thing'. It is so appropriate for this time of year don't you think? I have never grown anything like it. Has anyone else? The tag says it will tolerate some shade and it grows to zone 6. It should do well. I sure hope it takes.
