Atlantic white-cedar is an attractive plant, but is not commonly found in landscapes. It may be difficult to find in nurseries. This tree requires moist to wet sites and is very intolerant of drought.
- Family (English) Cypress
- Family (botanic) Cupressaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale North America
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
- Drought tolerance Sensitive
- Other tolerances Wet sites
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Columnar, Narrow
- Growth rate Moderate
