Chamaecyparis thyoides

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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
8A 8B 9A 9B

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Atlantic White Cedar
Cupressaceae
Plant Specifics
Size: | 20-40 (60) ft tall by 10-20 ft wide | |
Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
Phenology: | Evergreen. Lifespan >100 yrs (Nelson). | |
Habitats: | Forested seepage areas, swamps, low stream banks |
Landscaping
Recommended Uses: | Specimen tree especially for moist sites. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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Moisture Tolerance: | Stays Wet ----- to ----- Somewhat moist, no flooding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salt Spray Tolerance: | Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Soil/Substrate: | Organic material (muck), Sand |
Wildlife
Provides cover for birds and mammals.
Attracts deer and squirrels. Deer browse can be so intense as to limit survival of saplings.