Giant Arborvitae
Thuja plicata
Cupressaceae
Other names
Giant Cedar, Western Red Cedar
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
AK to Northern CA and MT
Location
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