{"product_id":"cedre-brandon","title":"Brandon Cedar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandon Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Brandon’) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Evergreen Hedge for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brandon Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Brandon’) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy evergreen tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7). It typically grows 1–1,5 ft per year (30–45 cm) and reaches 16–20 ft (5–6 m) at maturity. Best for narrow privacy hedges, urban landscapes, and windbreaks, it offers dense dark green foliage year-round and s\u003cstrong\u003euperior resistance to cold and harsh weather conditions compared to other cedar cultivars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Brandon Cedar for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/collections\/cedar-trees\" title=\"Cedar Trees for Quebec, Ontario and Eastern Canada\"\u003etop-performing cedar\u003c\/a\u003e cultivar for Canadian climates, combining compact width, strong winter resilience, and reliable hedge performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, windbreak, small yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense narrow evergreen hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native species cultivar from Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, loam, sandy, or humus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic to alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and residential conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates, wind, and snow load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–23 ft (5–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 ft (1.25–1.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1,5 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–100+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Brandon Cedar Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Brandon Cedar if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a narrow privacy hedge within 4–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small or medium-sized yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want dense evergreen privacy + compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for hedging, screening, or wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is extremely narrow for root spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a drought-tolerant plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in poorly drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow privacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty boundary planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured landscape design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its naturally narrow columnar form, dense branching, and consistent evergreen foliage make it ideal for tight spaces and long-lasting privacy hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Brandon Cedar Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined cedar cultivar designed for modern landscapes where space and durability matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh bright green new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, compact foliage provides strong screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains rich green color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps dark green color better than many cedars, with strong resistance to cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Brandon Cedar is fully hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7 and tolerates harsh winters, wind exposure, and heavy snow loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from drying winter winds if newly planted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–4 ft between plants (for dense hedge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Brandon Cedar grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–1,5 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs extremely well across Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it does not require another tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are shallow but non-invasive, suitable for hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow. Produces small cones with minimal cleanup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/brandon-cedar\" title=\"Brandon Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon')\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/brandon-cedar\" title=\"Brandon Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon')\"\u003eBrandon Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow dense hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall spaces \u0026amp; privacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/emerald-cedar\" title=\"Emerald Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/emerald-cedar\" title=\"Emerald Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd')\"\u003eEmerald Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow–Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright green color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/eastern-white-cedar\" title=\"Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-white-cedar\" title=\"Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)\"\u003eEastern White Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow–Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative adaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge hedges \u0026amp; windbreaks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Conifers of Eastern Canada\"\u003eConifers of Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 3 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/cedar-trees\" title=\"Collection: Cedar trees\"\u003eCedar Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: Cedar Hedges: Everything You Need to Know\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/cedar-hedges-guide\"\u003eCedar Hedges: Everything You Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/winter-tree-protection\" title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Winter Damage in Eastern Canada\"\u003eHow to Protect Trees and Shrubs from Winter Damage in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/grow-tree-in-container\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Can You Grow a Tree in a Container at Home?\"\u003eCan You Grow a Tree in a Container at Home?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/planting-trees-fall-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Can You Plant Trees in Fall in Eastern Canada?\"\u003eCan You Plant Trees in Fall in Eastern Canada?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319184605503,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319184638271,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Cedre-occidental-brandon-illustration.jpg?v=1702958989","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/brandon-cedar","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}