Cedar Tree - Cedrus sp.

The Cedar Tree (Cedrus sp.) is an evergreen conifer native to the northern parts of the United States. It is a truly majestic tree and will create high visual impact in your garden or landscape.

Plant Details - Cedar Tree

Family: Pinaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 100 - 130 ft.

Spread: 80 – 100 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Cedar Tree

The Cedar Tree is a beloved native tree, and for good reason: it has an excellent scent from its aromatic bark and resin, and evergreen needles that create drama for all four seasons.

This is a low maintenance tree that is ideal for creating a winter garden, or for adding height to your pinetum. Excellent for planting as a focal point in your landscape or as a living privacy screen.

This tree will thrive when planted in a location with full sun. Avoid planting this tree in a location with shade.

Plant this tree in a location with well draining soil. This tree can be planted in a variety of soil textures, including sand, clay, and loam. It can grow in alkaline or slightly acidic soils.

This tree will not need frequent fertilization. If you feel your tree needs some support, you can give it a balanced fertilizer.

It will not need routine or consistent pruning. Be sure that you prune branches when you notice disease or damage. Place mulch around the base of the tree to help hold moisture; however, be sure that you avoid planting too close to the bottom.

Are you having problems with deer? This tree is deer resistant.

Watch this tree for signs of any disease and have a treatment plan ready to implement if it is needed. Reach out to your local extension office for treatment recommendations.

Noteworthy Characteristics

The Cedar Tree will provide excellent habitat for plenty of wildlife, including small mammals and birds.

This tree is a great option for adding erosion control and soil stability to your yard.

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Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Cedar trees thrive in well-drained soil and need regular watering, especially in dry periods. Prune to preserve form and remove dead branches—Mulch around the bottom to maintain moisture and keep weeds at bay. Avoid excessive fertilization.

Plant Reproduction

Cedar trees spread through wind-dispersed seeds and vegetative propagation.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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