| Cultivar Name
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Size |
Zone |
Shape |
Description |
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UPRIGHT CEDARS
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Brandon Pyramidal Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon'
|
10-18'
(5.5m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
3 |
Pyramidal |
The best pyramidal cedar for the
prairies. This hardy, easy to grow cedar has medium to
dark foliage and grows in a dense columnar form which can be trimmed
to any desired height. Prefers eastern
or northern exposures. Makes a striking feature and works well
planted in a group or as a screen. |
|
Dark Green Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'
|
10-15'
(4.5m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
3 |
Broad pyramidal |
A
hardy cedar with dark green foliage. Good for exposed hedges. |
|
Holmstrup Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup'
|
4-5'
(1.5m) x 2-3' (.9m) |
3 |
Stout,
pyramidal, slightly broader at base of plant. |
Bright
green foliage turns to bronze in the fall. It is light,
bushy and highly resistant to wind burn. Prefers light shade. Very
beautiful when planted in small groups and is great for hedges, rock
gardens or shrub beds. |
|
Skybound Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Skybound'
|
10-18'
(5.5m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
2 |
Pyramidal |
Similar
shape to Brandon Pyramidal Cedar but with improved hardiness and
richer, dark green foliage. |
|
Wareana Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Wareana'
|
10-18'
(5.5m) x 6-8' (2.5m) |
2 |
Broad pyramidal,
wider at the base then the top |
The
Wareana is the hardiest of the broad pyramidal cedars making it a
great choice for the prairies. It has dense, dark green
foliage that turns purple-green in the fall. Makes an excellent
foundation or accent plant. |
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GLOBE CEDARS
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Danica Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'
|
12"
(.3m) x 12" (.3m) |
3 |
Global |
Rich
green foliage is tinged with blue in the winter. This round, compact
cedar is great for rock gardens or as a border plant. |
|
Hetz Midget Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
|
2'
(.6m) x 2' (.6m) |
3 |
Global |
This
slow growing cedar with its dense foliage, requires no pruning
in order to keep its globe shape.
Great in rock gardens, beds or as a formal hedge. |
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Little Giant Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'
|
2.5'
(.8m) x 2.5' (.8m) |
3 |
Global |
A
dwarf cedar with beautiful bright green foliage that grows in a
upright oval form. The soft feathery foliage grows densely making
this cedar a good choice for a formal hedge or screen. Also great in
rock gardens. The Little Giant reaches its mature height at 8 yrs of age. |
|
Woodward Cedar
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardi'
|
5'
(1.5m) x 5' (1.5m) |
3 |
Global |
The
Woodward cedar with its dense, rich green foliage may be used as a
low hedge or border plant. It reaches its mature height at 8 years. |
