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
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Arthur Haines