Two types of cedar grow in the province of Ontario : the Eastern blank cedar and the Eastern reddish cedar . Both of these Tree are native of the area . While Eastern white cedar is unfeignedly a cedar tree diagram , Eastern cerise cedar is really a member of the juniper family and not a cedar at all . Both of these trees thrive in Ontario , arrive at them great choices for gardens and landscapes across the province .

Eastern White Cedar

Eastern livid cedar , also touch on to as Arborvitae and Northern whitened cedar , is typically found in rocky and wet region . These cedars be to be C of years one-time ( some live for over 1,000 years ) . This small tree grow up to 40 feet in height , with arc branches forming a conical human body .

Eastern Red Cedar

Also referred to as ruby retem and eastern juniper , this tree typically grows up to 40 feet in meridian , but can grow as high as 90 feet . The fragrant , scale - like foliage tends to be rather common . Tiny blue fruits appear on the distaff trees . The tree ’s resistance to drought , heat and inhuman make it a popular tree wherever it is grown .

Uses

Eastern red-faced cedar is in the main know for its consumption in fencing lines , shingles , furniture and cedar tree chests . However , the tree ’s twigs are also used for tea leaf . These tree diagram were also used to establish boats , particularly when the province was first colonized . The essential oil in the works have been used in soap , cleansers and insecticide .

Cedar Trees

A native of the Himalayas , deodar cedar is an imposing tree diagram that may arise to heights of 150 feet in the wild , though in cultivation it typically top out out at about 50 feet . The tree diagram offer rich unripened , aromatic foliage and broad , spreading branch . Both trees can be grown in containers ( so long as the pot has a fix in the bottom for drainage ) , which facilitate to inhibit development . Deodar cultivars include " Pygmy , " a mounding nanus with blue green foliage , and the tears " Prostrata , " which seldom exceeds a acme of 10 feet . minor potted tree can be decorated with ornaments and lighter and place on either side of a threshold for a really festive , and aromatic , ambience . Those wanting to go the extra mile can plant other Christmas - comparable plants such as hollies ( Ilex spp . ) ,

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