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Ericoides Atlantic Whitecedar

Scientific name: Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Ericoides'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:20 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With its red-plum winter color Ericoides Alantic Whitecedar adds sparkle to a winter landscape.

  Morphology:
This a small garden conifer that can eventually attain a height of 20’ but still maintain a a narrow conical width. The foliage is considered juvenile form, known as heath-leaved, and has a soft to the touch feel. Needles come in whorls of 3, but are only one fourth inch long. During the summer the foliage is blue-green.

  Adaptation:
This white cedar variant prefers moist, sandy soils and full sun.

  Pests:
None reported.
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