Cedar Tree

Cedar trees are a upright evergreen. They don't all belong to the same family, and different species have different growing conditions. They tend to be very tall trees and live for a long time. They are popular for use as natural screens in landscaping or to augment hedges. Aside from landscape aesthetics, they are well-known for their aromatic wood.

Cedar Tree Is Very Hardy and Easy To Grow

The wood is resistant to rot and bugs, which makes it a great choice for making decks, wood planters and lining for closets. The oil can also be extracted from the bark for use in incense. They typically have soft, flaky, reddish bark as they enjoy a lot of moisture. They don't have needles like pine or fir, but more like scaley-leaves in a dark green or green-blue color. After establishment, most cedar trees do not need a lot of extra care. Simply keep them well-watered and prune any dead branches.

Hardy Planting Zone: California incense type grows in zones 5 through 8 but is best in zones 6 and 7. The eastern type grows in zones 2 through 9. The red type grows best in zones 6 through 8

The Tree Can Get Huge

Height at Maturity: The eastern red type can grow up to 60 feet tall. It grows up to 200 feet tall. The California type can grow up to 200 feet tall if native, but most are between 60 and 80 feet. They are fast growers, and they are very hardy and easy to care for.

Soil Type Preferred: Eastern and Western red types prefer deep, moist soil. California incense cedar likes somewhat moist soil.

Sun or Shade: Eastern red type should be planted in full sun. Western red type prefers partial shade. California incense type can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

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