Thuja plicata 'Canadian Gold': 'Canadian Gold' Giant Arborvitae: ENH-789/ST631, 2/2014

Abstract

A native western North American tree, Giant-Cedar can reach 180 to 200 feet in height in some areas of the Northwest but is more often seen at 50 to 70 feet in height with a spread of 30 to 40 feet. Forming a broad pyramidal silhouette with strongly horizontal branches, Giant-Cedar is an evergreen with fragrant, bright golden, delicate needles which generously clothe the branches, casting dense shade beneath the tree. The insignificant yellow flowers are followed by small, half-inch cones which seem a little out-of-place on such a large tree. Original publication date November 1993.