Thuja occidentalis (Northern White Cedar)

Landscape size: 40-50 feet

A medium, conical, evergreen tree creates a winter habitat and food for wildlife. The trees grow slowly and reach an age of 400 years or more. Eastern arborvitae often grows 40-60 ft. tall, sometimes taller, but under cultivation will probably be no taller than 30 ft. Branches end in flat, spreading, horizontal sprays of fragrant, dark-green foliage which turns yellow-green or slight brown in winter.

Growing Conditions

• Light Requirement: Shade tolerant
• Soil Moisture: Wet to dry sites
• Does not tolerate flooding