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White Oak vs Western Red CedarQuercus alba Thuja plicata SOLD OUT (we don't know if or when this product will be restocked) SOLD OUT White Oak is large, long-lived tree with an irregular trunk divided into spreading, often horizontal, stout branches. A highly adaptable tree, White Oak features green acorns and beautiful green leaves that turn red-purple in the fall. Western Red Cedar is native to the Pacific Northwest, and is the largest tree in the cypress family. Featuring horizontol branching with scale-like dark green foliage that has a strong aroma. The wood is naturally durable and light, and is resistent to decay and insects, making it sought after for house siding, panelling, furniture, and fences. This is British Colombia's offical tree. WHITE OAK QUICK FACTSWESTERN RED CEDAR QUICK FACTS
Spread:
9 m (30 ft)
Fall colour:
dark red
Bark:
light to dark gray to white, fissures and scaly
Nuts:
nuts within acorns; attractive for wildlife
Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
low
Other Names:
giant cedar, pacific red cedar
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