Red cedar

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis: Chamaecyparis Chamaecyparis from the Greek chamae, "dwarf, low-growing, or growing on the ground" and kyparissos, "cypress," meaning "dwarf or ground cypress;" nootkatensis of or from the area of Nootka Sound or Nootka Island in Alaska. Synonyms: Cupressus nootkatensis, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis. Also known as Nootka Cypress. Growth rate slow to 80' tall, though often dwarfed at high elevations, and a 25' spread at the base, developing…

When is a cedar not a cedar? When it’s an eastern redcedar. The name is a misnomer. This plant is actually a juniper, as its botanical name (Juniperus virginiana) indicates. True cedars belong to the Cedrus genus and are not…

What Is The Difference Between Eastern Red Cedar And Western Red Cedar? Eastern Red Cedar Embark on a captivating journey exploring “difference between eastern red cedar and western red cedar?”. Although they share a common name, these remarkable species boast unique benefits and attributes, charming not only gardeners but also woodworkers and nature lovers. In this article, we will dive deep into the fascinating realms of these incredible trees, examining their distinct appearances, natural…

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Wood Identification Chart

Incense cedar trees (Calocedrus decurrens), also known as the California incense cedars,...

Emily Carr, The Red Cedar, 1933, Oil (from here) Deboh, Nicolas. (2007). Four Pictures by Emily Carr. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books. (Artist Emily Carr, 1871-1945) María Hernández de la Cruz & Casimiro de la Cruz López's Huichol folk art. (from here) Endredy, James. (2003). The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer: A Huichol Indian Story. Illustrated by María Hernández de la Cruz & Casimiro de la Cruz López. Rochester, VT: Bear Cub Books. (Artists: The Huichol folk art is yarn painting. You…

Western redcedar forest - Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) is the provincial tree of British Columbia and the most significant tree in the history of Coastal First Peoples. It is found in abundance along the west coast of North America, from Southern Alaska to Northern California, and east into the Rockies, thriving in wet, nutrient-rich soils. vandusengarden.org

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar form and possibly the narrowest of the eastern red cedars. Discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling, this selection makes a great screen for tight spaces as well as a dramatic vertical element to any sunny landscape. A great substitute for Italian Cypress when designers need a narrow, vertical evergreen. Exceptional cold hardiness, but thrives in the UGA trial garden just north of the Florida…