Northern white-cedar
Thuja occidentalis
Northern white-cedar is a tough, slow-growing evergreen conifer that thrives in moist, well-drained soils with partial to full sun. It is widely used as a privacy hedge or windbreak and requires very little maintenance once established. Avoid planting in dry, hot locations and provide supplemental water during prolonged drought.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings; Established Trees Are Largely Self-Sufficient
Soil pH
5.2 – 7
Temperature
0° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2020 by sebastien berthelot (cc-by-sa)
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