A towering evergreen with lush, fragrant foliage, perfect for large-scale privacy, windbreaks, and timeless beauty
FEATURES:
- One of the largest arborvitaes, growing tall and wide for maximum screening
 - Dense, deep green foliage with a soft texture and cedar fragrance
 - Highly adaptable to different soils and moisture levels
 - Provides excellent habitat and cover for birds and wildlife
 - Valued both for ornamental planting and for its native heritage
 - A long-lived tree that adds structure and permanence to the landscape
 - Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
 
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Giant Arborvitae in open areas where height and density are needed most. It is especially effective as a windbreak on large properties or farms. Underplant with native ferns, hostas, or shade-loving groundcovers to create a layered woodland feel at its base, softening the massive trunk and adding seasonal variety.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
 - Mature Height: 50-70' tall
 - Mature Width: 12-25' wide
 - Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
 - Spacing: 12-20' apart
 
A towering evergreen with lush, fragrant foliage, perfect for large-scale privacy, windbreaks, and timeless beauty
FEATURES:
- One of the largest arborvitaes, growing tall and wide for maximum screening
 - Dense, deep green foliage with a soft texture and cedar fragrance
 - Highly adaptable to different soils and moisture levels
 - Provides excellent habitat and cover for birds and wildlife
 - Valued both for ornamental planting and for its native heritage
 - A long-lived tree that adds structure and permanence to the landscape
 - Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box
 
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Giant Arborvitae in open areas where height and density are needed most. It is especially effective as a windbreak on large properties or farms. Underplant with native ferns, hostas, or shade-loving groundcovers to create a layered woodland feel at its base, softening the massive trunk and adding seasonal variety.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
 - Mature Height: 50-70' tall
 - Mature Width: 12-25' wide
 - Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
 - Spacing: 12-20' apart
 
Why plant Western Red Cedar?
How to use Western Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
It grows at a moderate to fast rate, typically 2 to 3 feet per year under good conditions, allowing it to form a tall screen in a relatively short time.
Pruning is not required for health, but you may trim it to control its size or to shape a hedge. Left unpruned, it develops a graceful, natural form.
No. Unlike the Deerproof™ selection, Western Red Cedar is generally favored by deer and may need protection in areas with high deer pressure.