Chamaecyparis thyoides
Atlantic white cedar
Cupressaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
tree
Size:
20-40 (60) ft tall by 10-20 ft wide
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Evergreen. Lifespan >100 yrs (Nelson).
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Specimen tree especially for moist sites.
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Stays wet ---- to ---- Somewhat moist, no flooding
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Organic
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Mammals
Provides cover for birds and mammals.
Attracts deer and squirrels. Deer browse can be so intense as to limit survival of saplings.
Native Habitats:
Forested seepage areas, swamps, low stream banks
