Skybound Cedar vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Skybound Cedar vs Western Red Cedar

Thuja occidentalis Skybound

Thuja plicata

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Skybound Cedar
Western Red Cedar

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.

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.

Skybound Cedar Quick Facts

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 5a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 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
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: skybound arborvitae
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar