Eastern white cedar

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar form and possibly the narrowest of the eastern red cedars. Discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling, this selection makes a great screen for tight spaces as well as a dramatic vertical element to any sunny landscape. A great substitute for Italian Cypress when designers need a narrow, vertical evergreen. Exceptional cold hardiness, but thrives in the UGA trial garden just north of the Florida…

Eastern Red Cedar To kick off the new year, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite trees with a new “Tree of the Month” series. January’s […]

What is White Cedar? White cedar is an evergreen or coniferous tree, and is a softwood, in contrast to trees like maple and oak, which are deciduous and called hardwoods. Its Latin name is “thuja occidentalis” – other names are eastern white ced

White cedar - vintage botanical print

Cedar hedges are one of the best ways to enhance your garden views, add a buffer to a building or provide privacy for outdoor living. When planning to add a hedge to your property be sure to consider the type of cedar, in Central Canada the native White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is the go to choice for growing a healthy hedge. It is also important to take into consideration the optimal location of your new […]

Natural “Fencing” with Ontario White Cedar Natural “fencing” – the Ontario White Cedar has been long used to create a “natural” private fencing alternative that is easily maintained; while providing a visually pleasing backdrop that “screens” unwanted views! Ontario White Cedar is a hardy tree; in most areas, they can maintain themselves... Read More about "Ontario White Cedar Trees"

Eastern White Cedars (Thuja occidentalis) are a good source of wild food. Identify eastern white cedar via pictures, habitat, height, bark, leaves, buds and flowers.

Caleb Johnson Studio has created a timber-clad home in Maine constructed with local cedar that seeks to "reinforce familial bonds".

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Fast-growing evergreen trees can provide a privacy screen for your backyard or mark a property boundary. Learn which trees are the best for the task with our fast-growing evergreen tips.