Natural Habitat: Woodland edges, prairie, plains, meadows, pastures.
Evergreen: Yes
Light Requirements: Sun, part-shade to shadeGrowth Rate: 12 - 24 in. per year
20-year height:
Elevation Range: 3,000 - 5,000 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zones 2 - 9
Wind Tolerance: High
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: High
Life Span: 80+ years
Minimum Annual Percip: 6 - 12 in. per yearDrought Tolerance: High
Windbreak Spacing: 6 - 12 ft.
Potential Pests/ Disease: Cedar apple rustDeer Resistance: Low
Wildlife Value: Food source for cedar waxwings; Nesting/ roosting cover for birds; Twigs and foliage food for browsers; Good habitat for small mammals and ground dwelling birdsPhoto Credit: Montana Conservation Nursery
Cedar, Eastern Red
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.