Cedar, White

Thuja occidentalis

White cedar is a medium size tree. It is slow growing but extremely long lived. White cedar is found on a wide range of sites, from swamps to rocky cliffs. It is very shade tolerant. It has very few insect or disease issues, but it is a favorite winter food for deer, and young trees need to be protected.

White cedar is often planted for landscaping, wildlife habitat, and timber. It forms a dense hedge or windbreak and provides good winter cover for wildlife. The timber is hard and rot resistant.

This year’s order stock comes in the form of plugs.

• Size: 6" - 12"
• # per Bundle: 25
• Soil Type: Adaptable - sandy to clay
• Sun: shade - part sun
• Moisture: wet to dry
• Height: 30-60
• Growth Rate: slow