American Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
Cupressaceae
Other names
White Cedar
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Nova Scotia to Manitoba, South to NC, TN and IL
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Alpha Nurseries Inc., Jackson & Perkins, Chase Brother's Nursery, Cornell Botanic Gardens
Description
A dense, often broad-pyramidal tree with short, ascendng branches to the ground, which end in flat,spreading, horizontal sprays. Usually there is one trunk, but multiple trunks do occur.
USDA Hardiness Zone
2
Special characteristics
winter interest