Cedar Trees
Cedar – Arorvitae
Thuja occidentalis – Hardiness Zone 3-4
Cedar are distinguished by their small brown cones and aromatic,flat sprays of green leaves that feel just as soft as they look! Cedar require moist soil and an area protected from direct exposure to wind and sunlight.
Cedar Culivars | Ht. | Sp. | Features and Foliage |
Brandon | 4 m | 1.5 m | Prairie hardy pyramidal form |
Danica | 0.75 m | 0.75 m | Dwarf, globular form |
Emerald (Smaragd) | 4 m | 1.5 m | Popular pyramidal for with neon green leaves |
Globe (Woodwardii) | 2 m | 2 m | Large, globe-shaped form |
Holmstrup | 2 m | 1 m | Stout, pyramidal form |
Little Gem (Pumila) | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | Dwarf, globe-shaped form |
Little Giant | 1 m | 1 m | Popular, globe-shaped form |
Techny Mission | 4 m | 1.5 m | Hardiest pyramidal form with dark green leaves |
Wareana (Robusta) | 3 m | 2 m | Prairie hardy, broad pyramidal form |
Russian – Siberian Cypress
Micribiota Decussata – Hardiness Zone 3
Ht. 0.5 m – Sp. 1.5 m
Sometimes used as a substitute for horizontal junipers, this low-growing, spreading evergreen has rare, bright green foliage. Cypress prefer well-drained soil and full sunlight, but will tolerate partial shade.