Red Pine vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Red Pine vs Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata

Pinus resinosa

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Western Red Cedar
Red Pine

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.

Red Pine is a large evergreen with an open, rounded crown and red bark when mature. This long-lived tree thrives in well-drained soils. Red Pine makes an attractive landscaping tree for larger properties.

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

Red Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Native to: AB, BC
Native to: MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar