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White Cedar One of the most popular ornamentals used in landscaping is the eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) a hardy native species of North America. Cedars are used in hedges, foundation plantings and as accent plants. Cedars are usually dense, pyramidal, small to medium size evergreens, but many cultivars of different form, size, and with varied foliage colour are available. Cedars grow best in neutral to alkaline, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but will also tolerate wet or dry sites. The species has a slow to medium growth rate, and is shallow rooted. The eastern white cedar, if balled and burlapped can easily be transplanted at almost any time of year. Cedars grow best in full sun but will tolerate some shade. In heavily shaded areas their foliage will become loose and open. |
