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Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata, Cupressaceae

Zones
5–7
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum
Wind Protection
Douglas FirPseudotsuga menziesii
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

European BeechFagus sylvatica

Western Red Cedar produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit hardwood species establishment

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Western Red Cedar grow in?

Western Red Cedar grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Western Red Cedar?

Good companions for Western Red Cedar include Rhubarb, Douglas Fir.

Design guilds with Western Red Cedar and see companion relationships visually.

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