What is the best way to plant cedar trees?

Cedar grows best in slightly acidic, moist soil. Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart, depending on the type of cedar. Plant so the crown of the plant is a few inches above the soil line. Keep young plants well watered and weed free.

How far apart do you plant cedar?

Planting a Cedar Hedge When using cedars as a hedge, space each plant 2-3ft apart (from the trunks). Add an extra foot between plants for ‘Excelsa’. Dig the holes for your plants. Make sure the planting hole is at least twice the width of the rootballs and the same depth, or slightly shallower.

Where is the best place to plant cedars?

Leave plenty of space if you’re planting a cedar tree near a building or sidewalk. Avoid locations near water, as cedar trees don’t do well in soggy soil or areas prone to flooding. Select a location where the tree receives at least six hours of sunlight per day.

How far should cedars be planted from a fence?

Q: How far should the cedar hedge be planted away from fences and sidewalks? A: We plant cedar hedges about 6 inches away from fences which allows the trees to grow without any obstruction for a few years.

How big do Excelsa cedars grow?

The Excelsa Cedar can be found from Alaska to California. It is a bushy fast growing tree with a pyramid shape that matures to approximately 30 feet in height and 15-20 feet in width.

How far should cedars be from fence?

It grows to 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide and should be planted 4 to 6 feet away from the fence. Western red cedar (T. plicata) grows to a height of 50 to 70 feet and width of 15 to 25 feet and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. It should be planted 8 to 14 feet away from the fence.

Do cedars attract mosquitoes?

The mosquitoes are attracted to the moist, shaded growing conditions cedars thrive in. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, so cedars growing in moist soils, near ponds or low-lying areas of the landscape, will have mosquitoes nearby.

What cedars make the best hedges?

The Western Red Cedar is an excellent choice for larger hedges or a larger individual conifer. It is one of the fastest growing cedars. It can grow 30 – 60 centimeters (1-2 feet) per year. As a hedge it will make an excellent wind and noise breaker.

Are Excelsa cedar deer resistant?

EXCELSA CEDAR It is a great tree (‘two story’ privacy tree) alternative to smaller, slower growing white cedars if a privacy hedge is desired in less time. It acts as a great windbreak and is deer resistant.

What causes brown branches on cedar trees?

Root rot is a common problem among cedars. This is caused by a fungus that flourishes in overly damp soil. Root rot often turns branches brown on one side of the tree first — the side where the roots are first affected — and continues to kill more branches until the tree is dead.