General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 7-8 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Needled
Uses: Provides winter interest
Resistances: Pollution
Pollinators: Wind

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Common names
  • Northern White Cedar
  • Eastern White Cedar
  • American Arborvitae
  • Arborvitae

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Location: My garden in Ontario, Canada
Date: 2022-05-27
In competition with a lilac!
Location: My garden in Ontario, Canada
Date: 2022-05-27
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-03-29
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-03-29

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