Eastern White Cedar
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Eastern White Cedar Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis. a Zone 3 tolerant plant growing best in full sun to partial shade, and reaching 20-40′ tall/10-20′ wide. Frequently referred to as Arborvitae, (Tree of Life) because the Native Americans and early European explorers used the foliage – which is rich in vitamin C – to treat scurvy. […]
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