{"product_id":"cedar-atlantic-white","title":"Cedar, Atlantic White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlantic White Cedar (\u003cem\u003eChamaecyparis thyoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic white cedar is an evergreen tree of freshwater swamps and bogs along the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plain. Fine blue-green foliage and a conical crown provide year-round structure where the ground stays moist and acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA close relationship with Hessel's hairstreak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe foliage is a larval food source for Hessel's hairstreak butterfly, a specialist associated with Atlantic white cedar habitat. Evergreen branches also provide shelter during winter and severe weather. The butterfly depends on suitable habitat and a local population, so planting a tree does not guarantee a visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a distinctive wetland community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its native forests, white cedar grows with plants such as red maple, blackgum and sweetbay magnolia. It is useful for moist naturalistic plantings and pond margins where an ordinary dry-site conifer would struggle. Give this full-sized tree space rather than placing it in a small foundation bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wood with a long working history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts light, straight-grained, decay-resistant wood has been used for boats, shingles and posts. That useful timber also contributed to heavy historic cutting, making the conservation and restoration of remaining cedar swamps important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range of species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet, acidic and rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pollen cones in spring; seed cones mature brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect young trees from deer, which may browse the foliage in winter. This wetland species needs dependable moisture during establishment and is poorly matched to a dry, exposed site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Missouri Dept of Conservation","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":47404981944579,"sku":"NAT-1124","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Cedar-Atlantic-White-Plant-For-Sale.png?v=1793188655","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/cedar-atlantic-white","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}