Thuja occidentalis Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
Eastern White Cedar
2
Q
origin
A
It has been thriving in eastern Canada for centuries. It was introduced by the Europeans around 1550 when they took it back to France.
3
Q
hardiness zone
A
1a-7a
4
Q
size
A
10-20m tall 5m spread
5
Q
form
A
It is dense, pyramidal and has flat fan shaped branching.
6
Q
growth rate
A
slow
7
Q
bark
A
The bark colour varies from a greyish-brown to a reddish-brown. The bark forms a close bond of connecting ridges and shallow grooves. It is usually greyish on the outside.
8
Q
cultural
A
Used as hedging, either formal or informal. Useful as a species in habitat restoration and shelter belt development.
