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Pyramid Cedar Tree Information
Pyramid Cedar Tree Information. Pyramid cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') is a type of cypress tree also commonly called arborvitae. It is very adaptable and low-maintenance once established. The rich green color is present year-round.
Pyramid cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis') is a type of cypress tree also commonly called arborvitae. It is very adaptable and low-maintenance once established. The rich green color is present year-round.
Description
Pyramid cedar has dense forest green foliage on compact branches. The branches grow closely together, forming a uniform columnar shape.
Size
Pyramid cedar is a slow grower eventually reaching 20 to 30 feet tall. It has a width of 10 feet at the base tapering in a pyramidal shape to the top.
Care
Pyramid cedar likes full sun but is not particular about soil type as long as it remains moist. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Uses
Pyramid cedar is great for screens and tall hedges. It also makes a nice specimen plant or as an accent next to a door or window.
Problems
Pyramid cedar is susceptible to spider mites, arborvitae leaf miner, scale, and bagworms. It is also prone to damage if the soil is allowed to dry completely or foliage burning in winter unless it is protected in the coldest parts of its range.
