Planting and Growing western red cedar
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water western red cedar?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for western red cedar?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for western red cedar?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for western red cedar?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for western red cedar?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize western red cedar?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune western red cedar?
None required, unless grown as a hedge
Learn more →How to Propagate western red cedar?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant western red cedar?
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Learn more →How to Care for western red cedar in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant western red cedar?
Grows best in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from drying winds especially when young. Suitable for hedging or screening
Learn more →How to Repot western red cedar?
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Learn more →How to Harvest western red cedar?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and other fungal diseases, particularly thuja blight and Coryneum canker (see conifers: brown patches)
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and conifer aphid
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of western red cedar
Harmful if eaten, skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]