Species: Chamaecyparis thyoides

(kam-uh-sip'ah-ris theye-oy'deez)

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Atlantic White Cedar; Whitecedar Falsecypress

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Andelyensis', 'Aurea', 'Ericoides', 'Glauca Pendula', 'Heatherbun', 'Hopkinton', 'Little Jaime', 'Red Star', 'Shiva', 'Top Point'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet

Height: 40' - 50' (10' - 20' spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: narrowly columnar

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: Could replace yew or juniper on wet sites

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to US - from Maine to Florida in coastal, wet regions.Transplant in spring or fall; medium growth rate

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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