Thuja occidentalis
Eastern White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Evergreen
Height:
11 - 18m
Width:
3 - 5m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Sensitive
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Brabant, Brandon, Degroot's Spire, Emerald, Europe Gold, Fastigiata, George Peabody, Holmstrup, Nigra, Smaragd, Spiralis, Sunkist, Unicorn, Wansdyke Silver, Wareana, Wood, wardii, Wintergreen, Yellow Ribbon