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Eastern White Cedar

Eastern White Cedar

Eastern White Cedar

(Eastern Arborvitae, Northern White Cedar)

Thuja Occidentalis

An abundant evergreen both in the wild and in cultivation. It is native to New Brunswick and is often used as a hedge tree for privacy due to its dense foliage. There are many cultivars of this species including dwarf varieties. My trees are grown from seed collected from large wild trees that could reach 60 feet in height. Unusual but attractive needles that appear as overlapping scales. A valuable tree to local wildlife – seeds for the birds and small mammals and winter foliage for the deer. Will tolerate heavy pruning.

Additional information

Foliage

Evergreen, Coniferous

Locale

Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America

Height

Medium (30-60ft)

Width

Moderate

Form

Pyramidal

Growth Rate

Moderate

Longevity

Long (over 100 years)

Hardiness Zones *

3, 4, 5

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Alkaline, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Dry, Slightly Acidic, Wet

Other Tolerances

Occasional Drought, Occasional Flooding, Road Salt, Urban Pollution, Walnut Toxicity

Ornamental Interest

Leaves (shape)

Wildlife Value

Birds (fruits/seeds), Large Mammals (leaves), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds)

Human Value

Carpentry (wood)

Seed Collection

Personally in NB

Planting Considerations

Prone to Ice Damage, Shallow Roots