Atlantic White Cedar is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape.
Zones
Data not available
pH Range
3.5-5.5
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
---
Score Atlantic White Cedar on your exact land.
Zone averages can't see the slope, soil, frost, and sun that decide whether atlantic white cedar actually takes — and those shift from one yard to the next. Enter your address and we'll score atlantic white cedar against your land's real conditions.
We read public map data for this spot — soil, climate, flood, and parcel records. How we handle your address.
No card required · your full report in seconds
See Atlantic White Cedar
What Atlantic White Cedar is
Atlantic White Cedar grows as a perennial and reaches around 50 feet at maturity. It blooms green in spring.
How to grow Atlantic White Cedar
Atlantic White Cedar does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 3.5 to 5.5, on consistently moist ground. It needs a growing season of at least 140 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
3.5 - 5.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
plant_species_v5.csv
Drainage
poorly (saturated >50% of year)
plant_species_v5.csv
Mature Height
50 ft
plant_species_v5.csv
Frost-Free Days
140+
plant_species_v5.csv
Plant it right
Set atlantic white cedar in part sun with consistently moist soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Atlantic White Cedar prefers pH 3.5 to 5.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — atlantic white cedar isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Atlantic White Cedar isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Atlantic White Cedar thrives
Whether atlantic white cedar thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
See if Atlantic White Cedar will thrive on your land
Zone averages are a start. Your exact soil pH, drainage, sun exposure, and frost dates shape whether atlantic white cedar actually takes — we score it against the real conditions at your address.
Three things about your exact spot that zone averages miss:
We read public map data for this spot — soil, climate, flood, and parcel records. How we handle your address.
25+ data sources analyzed in seconds
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Atlantic White Cedar in my zone?
Zone data for atlantic white cedar is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Atlantic White Cedar?
Set atlantic white cedar out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Atlantic White Cedar need?
Atlantic White Cedar does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Atlantic White Cedar need?
Atlantic White Cedar prefers soil pH 3.5 to 5.5, on consistently moist ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Atlantic White Cedar attract pollinators?
Atlantic White Cedar isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Atlantic White Cedar safe for pets?
Atlantic White Cedar is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.