Eastern white cedar

What is White Cedar? White cedar is an evergreen or coniferous tree, and is a softwood, in contrast to trees like maple and oak, which are deciduous and called hardwoods. Its Latin name is “thuja occidentalis” – other names are eastern white ced

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar form and possibly the narrowest of the eastern red cedars. Discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling, this selection makes a great screen for tight spaces as well as a dramatic vertical element to any sunny landscape. A great substitute for Italian Cypress when designers need a narrow, vertical evergreen. Exceptional cold hardiness, but thrives in the UGA trial garden just north of the Florida…

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Eastern White Cedars (Thuja occidentalis) are a good source of wild food. Identify eastern white cedar via pictures, habitat, height, bark, leaves, buds and flowers.

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Find White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens (Eastern White Cedar)

White cedar illustration

This is a post in my ongoing series of "Sacred Trees in the Americas" where I examine the magical qualities of trees in the Midwest/Eastern/Great Lakes regions of the US. My previous posts have covered the Eastern Hemlock, Hickory, and Sugar Maple. Many more trees are to come in the upcoming year! Since moving to

Freshly planted Eastern White Cedar Hedge

A rapid-growing, long-lived needled evergreen tree, the Eastern white pine, offers long, soft, blue-green needles and is adaptable to a range of conditions. It's native to areas of North America and makes an excellent choice for wildlife gardens. #trees #besttrees #conifers #landscaping #landscapingdesign #bhg