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Thuja occidentalis

Eastern White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

11 - 18m

Width:

3 - 5m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. 

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Brabant, Brandon, Degroot's Spire, Emerald, Europe Gold, Fastigiata, George Peabody, Holmstrup, Nigra, Smaragd, Spiralis, Sunkist, Unicorn, Wansdyke Silver, Wareana, Wood, wardii, Wintergreen, Yellow Ribbon