Skybound Cedar vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Skybound Cedar vs Blue Beech

Thuja occidentalis Skybound

Carpinus caroliniana

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Skybound Cedar
Blue Beech

The Skybound Cedar is a newer variety that is usually hardier than the Brandon Cedar and richer in color. The dark green, scale-like foliage maintain their needles and color throughout the winter.

Cedars enjoy average to moist soil conditions and should not be allowed to dry out. It's small size, spread and columnar shape make the Skybound Cedar an excellent accent tree or border hedge that can be expected to live up to 50 years under ideal conditions.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Skybound Cedar Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3b
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: skybound arborvitae