Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 1002. (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407772
Common Names
- Thuja Occidentalis
- Eastern White Cedar
- Northern White Cedar
Description
Thuja occidentalis (also called 'American Arborvitae' and 'American Thuja', among many other common names) is a species of conifer native to North America. It is an evergreen tree with scale-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, temperate forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thuja occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thuja occidentalis is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, brown, cone-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and cone-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thuja occidentalis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Thuja occidentalis
Thuja occidentalis is native to North America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in this region.
Thuja occidentalis FAQ
What is the common name of Thuja occidentalis?
Northern White Cedar
What is the ideal soil type for Thuja occidentalis?
Well-drained soil
What is the ideal temperature for Thuja occidentalis?
Cool temperatures
Species in the Thuja genus
Species in the Cupressaceae family
Athrotaxis cupressoides,
Athrotaxis laxifolia,
Athrotaxis selaginoides,
Austrocedrus chilensis,
Callitris acuminata,
Callitris baileyi,
Callitris canescens,
Callitris columellaris,
Callitris drummondii,
Callitris endlicheri,
Callitris macleayana,
Callitris monticola,
Callitris muelleri,
Callitris neocaledonica,
Callitris oblonga,
Callitris preissii,
Callitris rhomboidea,
Callitris roei,
Callitris sulcata,
Callitris verrucosa,
Callitris arenaria,
Callitris pyramidalis,
Callitris pancheri,
Callitropsis nootkatensis,
Calocedrus rupestris,
Calocedrus decurrens,
Calocedrus formosana,
Calocedrus macrolepis,
Chamaecyparis formosensis,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana,
Chamaecyparis obtusa,
Chamaecyparis pisifera,
Chamaecyparis thyoides,
Chamaecyparis hodginsii,
Chamaecyparis flifera,
Cryptomeria japonica,
Cunninghamia konishii,
Cunninghamia lanceolata,
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,