Eastern White Cedar 20 Seeds, Thuja occidentalis Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae, Ontario Native Evergreen Tree, Ideal for Privacy Screen, Living Fence and Hedgerow

• Because of its small size, eastern white cedar is an excellent landscaping hedge choice.
• It prefers moist soils and tolerates some shade.
• It is considered one of the most decay-resistant trees in North America.
• Eastern white cedar wood is a popular choice for carpentry due to its ability to endure outdoor conditions.

White Cedar is Latin for “tree of life”, due to the medicinal properties of the sap, bark, and twigs. The Eastern White Cedar is one of the best tree species for protecting soil from erosion and for stabilizing stream banks and lake shores.

The Eastern White Cedar is one of Ontario’s most valuable trees for wildlife habitat. It provides shelter and food for deer and many species of birds. Small mammals like porcupines and red squirrels also rely on white cedar for food and shelter.