Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White Cedar)
Atlantic White Cedar, Atlantic White Cypress, Southern White Cedar, White Cedar, False-Cypress, Swamp Cedar, White Cypress, Chamaecyparis henryae, Chamaecyparis thyoides var. henryae, Cupressus thyoides, Cupressus thyoides ssp. henryae
Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White Cedar) is a dense columnar evergreen conifer with short, ascending branches and attractive sprays of soft blue-green needle-like juvenile leaves and scale-like adult leaves. It bears an abundance of tiny cones at the branch tips. The light reddish brown bark is fibrous with intersected flat ridges. Both bark and foliage are aromatic. Native to freshwater swamps along a narrow coastal band from southern Maine to northern Florida and west to southern Mississippi, Atlantic White Cedar is a pleasure to look at year-round. Relatively free of serious disease or pest issues, it is not susceptible to apple-cedar rust. This stately selection makes an excellent specimen conifer for wet areas with poor drainage along ponds, streams or boggy sites.
- Grows up to 30-50 ft. high (9-15 m) and 12-15 ft. wide (3.6-4.5 m). Adds 24 in. per year (60 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Prefers sandy, peaty, moist to wet soil in full sun. Tolerates some wet soils. Shelter from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for juniper blight, root rot.
- Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seed germination is usually low.
- Native to the eastern United States.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressus - Cypresses, Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 30' – 50' (9m – 15m) |
Spread | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressus - Cypresses, Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 30' – 50' (9m – 15m) |
Spread | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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