by victoria wix october 28, 2014 environmental science period 3

Thuja Occidentalis cv.Northern white cedar

By Victoria wixOctober 28, 2014

Environmental science Period 3

Hardiness zone 3 to 7

Plant type Its class is pinopsida Tree/ shrub

Plant type Evergreen

Geographical region North east coast

Height and spread 20 to 40 feet high 10.00 to 15.00 feet wide

Sun exposure full sun to part shade

Water requirements Medium water

Site requirements rocky soilslight (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy

(clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Maintenance low

Note worthy characteristics It has winter interest This species is invasive in garden locations Intolerant of dry conditions

Pests or other problems Leaf blight may cause some foliage to spot

and dropWatch for cankerLeaf miner may damage leaf tipsBagworms, mealybug, scales and spider

mites are occasional visitorsFoliage may show some winter burn