The Excelsa is a beautiful Western Red Cedar that can reach great heights and can provide excellent wind breaks. If height is not your goal, they can be easily maintained at any elevation with yearly pruning making them an ideal choice for hedges or privacy screens. The more often they are pruned, the thicker they become. The mature tree holds its deep dark green color year round while in young trees the foliage can turn a beautiful shade of burgundy bronze in the fall and winter months. Red cedars have a fresh clean aroma and unlike ornamental cedars, are known to be deer resistant making them great for rural areas. They prefer full sun or partial shade and adapt well to different soil conditions.
Here are some quick facts about the Excelsa Red Cedar:
Here are some quick facts about the Excelsa Red Cedar:
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Mature Height: 30-35 ft.
- Mature Width: 12-15 ft.
- Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun.
- Soil: Moist/wet soil tolerant.
- Growth Rate: Medium/fast, 2-3' a year once established, depending on growing conditions.