Cultivation
Like its relative T. occidentalis and many other conifer species, T. plicata has been extensively bred throughout the world for ornamental purposes in parks and gardens. A wide variety of forms, sizes and colours is available. The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-
- 'Atrovirens'
- 'Aurea'
- 'Irish gold'
- 'Stoneham gold'
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