Western Redcedar – Thuja plicata

A highly aromatic tree with reddish-brown bark, often used for construction and furniture.

Western Redcedar is a large, slow-growing evergreen that can live for hundreds of years. Its distinctive, scale-like foliage makes it a popular choice for landscaping and timber production.

 

  • Common Name: Western Redcedar
  • Height (ft): 80-120
  • Age (years): 200-600
  • Weight (tons): 15-40
  • Leaf Shape: Scale-like
  • Photosynthesis: Medium
  • Wood Density: High
  • Root Depth (ft): 30-60
  • Canopy Coverage (feet): 10-20
  • Branch Structure: Upright
  • Growth Rate (ft/year): 2-3
  • Leaf Lifespan (months): 1-2
  • Sap Flow: Yes
  • Fungal Connections: No
  • Pollen Production: Yes
  • Scientific Name: Thuja plicata