Tamarix Juniper vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Tamarix Juniper vs Western Red Cedar

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Juniperus sabina Tamariscifolia

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Western Red Cedar
Tamarix Juniper

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.

Tamarix Juniper has attractive, year round, blue-green foliage that will pop on a winter landscape. Not only does it provide winter interest, Tamarix Juniper is unique in that it does not “hug” the ground as one would expect. If you're looking for a shrub that is low maintenance, rabbit resistant, and tolerant of a variety of conditions, try Tamarix Juniper.

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Tamarix Juniper Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Native to: AB, BC
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar