
Western Redcedar | Medium Tree Seedling
Thuja plicata Grow your own Western Redcedar, one of the largest members of the Cypress Family, sometimes called "Giant Arborvitae" 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness-15°F LightFull Sun / Partial Shade Size150 – 250' tall / 20 – 30' spread Lifespan1,500 yrs Growth RateMedium Drought ToleranceLow Wind ResistanceMedium Tree Story About Western Redcedar Another magnificent tree from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata) is one of the largest members of the Cypress Family, achieving heights over 270 feet and trunks more than 24 feet across. Also known as "Giant Arborvitae" and "Canoe Cedar," this species was among the trees most sacred to American Indians, who called it the "Tree of Life," and used it for canoes, totem poles, shamans' drums, medicines, and a wide variety of everyday implements. A