Western Red Cedar

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Thuja plicata

Native Species

Natural Habitat: Moist to wet forests, especially along streams throughout northwestern MT.

Foliage: Evergreen

Light Requirements: Part shade to shade

Growth Rate: 2 ft. per year

20-year height: 20 ft.

Elevation Range: 1,800 - 5,000 ft.

Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 9

Wind Tolerance: Poor

Soil Preference: Moist, slightly acidic

Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Poor

Life Span: 100+ years

Minimum Annual Percip: 24 in.

Drought Tolerance: Poor

Windbreak Spacing: Not suggested for windbreaks

Potential Pests/ Disease: Bagworm, heart rot

Deer Resistance: Low

Wildlife Value

• Bird habitat and food source
• Leaves are major food source for big game