Austrian Pine vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Austrian Pine vs Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata

Pinus nigra

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Western Red Cedar
Austrian Pine

Western Red Cedar is native to the Pacific Northwest, and is the largest tree in the cypress family. Featuring horizontal branching with scale-like dark green foliage that has a strong aroma. The wood is naturally durable and light, and is resistant to decay and insects, making it sought after for house siding, paneling, furniture, and fences. This is British Columbia's official tree.

Austrian Pine is a medium-sized evergreen known for its dense rounded crown and long needles.

This moderately fast growing tree adds year-round colour to your yard and tends to be resistant the effects of snow, ice, and pollution.

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Austrian Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 4a
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar
Other Names: corsican pine, european black pine