White Cedar

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Cupressaceae · conifer · introduced

Quick Facts

Height

50 ft

Growth Rate

Moderate

Light

Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Wet Tolerant

Water

Low

Hardiness

Zone Zones 4a–8b

Bloom Time

Non-flowering

Origin

swampy areas along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
New growth flush BBCH 11	Feb 15-Mar 15	Lighter-colored new growth visible at branch tips
Bloom start BBCH 61	Mar 15-May 15	First open flowers visible; flowers green
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Apr 15-May 31	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: brown

Ericoides

Common name: Ericoides White Cedar; Mature height: 5 ft

Red Star

Common name: Red Star White Cedar; Mature height: 25 ft