species 6,178 observations

Atlantic White Cedar

Chamaecyparis thyoides

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hessel's Hairstreak, Cypress Sphinx, Imperial Moth, Evergreen Bagworm Moth 7
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Coastal Scissors Grinder Cicada, Spruce Spider Mite 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Water use: Low
Soil: Sand Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Conical Erect
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.