Giant Arborvitae

Other names

Giant Cedar, Western Red Cedar

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

AK to Northern CA and MT

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

C.H., Cornell Botanic Gardens, Princeton Nurseries, Edward Cope

Description

A narrow pyramidal tree with buttressed base and often with several leaders, usually maintaining the lower branches. Plants 50' to 70' tall, 15' to 25' wide; can reach 180' to 200' in height in its native range.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest, growth habit