General Plant Information (Edit)
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)
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Needled
Uses: Provides winter interest
Pollinators: Wind

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Common names
  • American Arborvitae
  • White Cedar
  • Eastern Arborvitae
  • Northern White Cedar
  • Eastern White Cedar
  • Arborvitae
Also sold as:
  • Dark American

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Location: Chicago
Date: 9-13-2019
Planted 10/18/18  grew about 1 foot. Purchased a 5-6’ tree
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01
Location: Michigan State University Hidden Lake Garden, Tipton, MI
Date: 2012-02-01

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