Large Leaf Linden vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Large Leaf Linden vs Western Red Cedar

Tilia platyphyllos

Thuja plicata

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Large Leaf Linden
Western Red Cedar

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

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.

Large Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow-white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar