{"product_id":"cedre-blanc","title":"Eastern White Cedar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern White Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Privacy Screen 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 Eastern White Cedar (\u003cem\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow-to-moderate growing, extremely cold-hardy evergreen tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 30–50 ft (10–15 m) at maturity. Best for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and natural screens, it offers dense year-round evergreen foliage and excellent adaptability to moist soils and cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Eastern White Cedar for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of Canadian landscaping, valued for its exceptional hardiness and unmatched performance as a natural privacy screen or windbreak.\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 Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, windbreak, hedging\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 evergreen foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada and Northeastern 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\u003eRural conditions and naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates, snow load, and wet soils\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\u003e30–50 ft (10–15 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 ft (3–5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 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 (tolerates clay and wet soils)\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 (prefers moisture)\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 Eastern White Cedar Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Eastern White Cedar if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a dense privacy hedge within 4–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium or large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want year-round privacy + wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for hedging, screening, or windbreaks\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 very small (can grow tall and wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a drought-tolerant tree (prefers moisture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in areas exposed to heavy road salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural property boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dense evergreen foliage, upright pyramidal form, and ability to tolerate cold and wet soils make it one of the best natural privacy and wind protection solutions in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Eastern White Cedar Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true Canadian native evergreen that provides structure, privacy, and protection in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green new growth emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, lush green foliage provides full screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains green colour with slight bronzing possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure offers wind protection and visual interest\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, Eastern White Cedar is fully hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–7 and tolerates harsh winters, snow accumulation, and freezing temperatures.\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 strong 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\u003e8–12 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft between plants (for hedging)\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 during the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease frequency in 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 Eastern White Cedar grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 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 thrives across Ontario and 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 generally non-invasive; allow spacing for hedge planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow. Produces small cones but minimal debris overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9568%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 19.9053%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 17.9581%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 31.7763%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 29.4543%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9053%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/eastern-white-cedar\" title=\"Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)\"\u003eEastern White Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9581%;\"\u003eSlow–Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7763%;\"\u003eEvergreen privacy screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4543%;\"\u003eHedging \u0026amp; windbreak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9053%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/white-spruce\" title=\"White Spruce (Picea glauca)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/brandon-cedar\" title=\"Brandon Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Brandon')\"\u003eBrandon Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9581%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7763%;\"\u003eNarrow upright form, uniform hedge habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4543%;\"\u003eFormal hedges, tight spaces, privacy screens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.9053%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-cedar\" title=\"Black Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra')\"\u003eBlack Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9581%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7763%;\"\u003eDark green foliage with strong winter colour retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4543%;\"\u003ePrivacy planting, evergreen screening, year-round structure\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\u003eCollection: Evergreen Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Privacy Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Zone 3–4 Hardy Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Native Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Trees for Privacy in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Plant a Cedar Hedge Successfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319188111679,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319188144447,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Cedre-blanc.jpg?v=1700533739","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-white-cedar","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}