Northern White Cedar

Thuja occidentalis

A familiar evergreen hedge or foundation plant due to many cultivars. This straight species has the same clean, upright habit plus many wildlife benefits.

BLOOM TIME
  • April
  • May
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
  • pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT

Over 20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon