Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a very large, long-living tree, ranging from 200 to 230 feet tall. Trees growing in the open may have a crown that reaches the ground, whereas trees densely spaced together will exhibit a crown only at the top. Western Red Cedar is among the most widespread trees in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to growing in lush forests and mountainsides, Western Red Cedar is also a riparian tree, growing in many forested swamps and streambanks in its range. The tree is shade-tolerant and able to reproduce under dense shade. During particularly dry or hot periods of summer, your Western Red Cedar may prefer additional watering while it gets established.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Evergreen Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade Water Requirements: Moist soil, seasonally wet Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: March – June Spreads: No Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Riparian zones, On Portland Plant List Edible: No Mature Height: 100-200 feet Mature Width: 30 feet
