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Can cedar trees grow anywhere?
The cedar tree is native to the Himalayas and countries around the Mediterranean, but it can be found in many parts of the world with mild climates. True cedar trees have no varieties native to the U.S., but people plant them for ornamental purposes.
What bugs do cedar trees attract?
Juniper scale, mites, root weevil and cypress tip moth are among the insects that are attracted to cedar trees. Symptoms of insect infestation include yellow or browning foliage, white spun cocoons, depleted plant sap and black sooty mold. Mice, other rodents and even dogs enjoy munching on cedar trees.
When should you plant a cedar tree?
When, Where and How to Plant Purchase cedar shrubs at a local garden center and plant from spring to early fall in well-drained, fertile soil. Cedar grows best in slightly acidic, moist soil. Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart, depending on the type of cedar.
Are there any white cedar trees in Illinois?
It is the only arborvitae native to Illinois and there are many cultivars of this species, with Morton Arboretum listing a total of 53 among their collection alone. Therefore, numbers of Northern white cedar are somewhat skewed in Illinois when you consider plants in cultivation and possibly cultivars in the count.
What kind of trees are native to Illinois?
If your goal in 2020 is to plant an Illinois native conifer, consider white pine, bald cypress or eastern red cedar as they all make wonderful landscape trees. However, keep in mind that the only truly native to our area is the much under planted eastern red cedar.
Are there oak trees in the Chicago area?
Oak trees need plenty of space to grow so as Chicago and its suburbs developed, these trees became scarce. The only way new oak trees will appear in the Chicago area is if they are planted. There are many species of oak found throughout the world in the northern hemisphere.
How tall does a northern white cedar tree get?
One of the most common arborvitaes is the northern white cedar, which is a member of the cypress family. The soft, dense foliage makes these ornamental plants ideal as a specimen plant or for growing a privacy hedge. These faux cedars don’t grow taller than 50 ft. (15 m).