It has allowed horticulturalists to develop specific cultivars to suit landscape needs for almost any situation.
It can be a large tree that grows slowly, meaning it will be around for a while.
The tree’s most preferred conditions would be rich loamy, consistently moist, and well-draining soil.
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Extremely adaptable, the only condition the eastern red cedar cannot tolerate is standing water.
Save constantly soaked roots; this species can deal with almost any soil.
It is time to water your young tree if the soil is dry.
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By the third year, you should be able to start tapering off.
The commonality is that the temperatures in its growing range never reach extremes.
Keeping it in its happy zones ofUSDA 2-9will ensure it thrives.
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Fertilizer
Generally, eastern red cedars do not require any supplemental fertilizer.
The species thrives in poor soil as a pioneer species.
It is best to consult any documentation of the particular cultivar for its exact needs.
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So while not necessarily invasive it can be considered a noxious weed.
The wood makes exceptional furniture and is prized as a timber tree.
It has a slow to moderate growth rate.
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