{"product_id":"chamaecyparis-thyoides-atlantic-white-cedar","title":"Chamaecyparis thyoides (Atlantic White Cedar)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe signature conifer of the Pine Barrens wetlands, Atlantic white cedar is a foundational species for acidic swamp and bog restoration - a genuinely rare native evergreen suited to consistently saturated, water-logged soils where few other conifers survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamaecyparis thyoides, or Atlantic white cedar, is an evergreen conifer native to the coastal wetlands of eastern North America. It typically grows 40 to 60 feet tall and features a narrow, columnar form with soft, scale-like foliage and small, rounded cones. This tree thrives in acidic, water-saturated soils and is an important species in swamp and bog ecosystems. Its durable, rot-resistant wood has historically been used in construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwamp and bog restoration - a foundational canopy species in acidic wetland ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain garden and poorly-drained-site plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat - dense evergreen cover important for numerous species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen and accent plantings on consistently wet, acidic sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, water-saturated soils; swamps and bogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-50 ft. (existing records show 40-60 ft.; see flags)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None - evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None - conifer, not a flowering species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBL (Obligate Wetland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Maine to northern Florida and west to southern Mississippi, in a narrow coastal band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow (Under 12 in.) (comparatively shallow root system, occasionally toppled in wet years without windbreak protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow (extended establishment timeline; stems reach 10 ft. in 7-10 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - Often found on sites that experience seasonal flooding up to 1-2 ft., though drier in summer; trees also occur in swamps with perpetual standing water, typically rooted on mounds just elevated enough that the trunk base dries out occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright - narrow, columnar form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e None significant - wind-pollinated conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941174751303,"sku":"CHA-THY 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":48941174784071,"sku":"CHA-THY #2","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/IMG_2033.jpg?v=1791229382","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/chamaecyparis-thyoides-atlantic-white-cedar","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}