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The genus is a large one with tremendous variation in size, form, and color. Selections cloned from irregular growth combined with the great variability of seed-grown material contribute to a staggering list of choices for the garden. Individual cultivars can be as small as 4 inches or as large as 100 feet.

general maintenance:

Prune damaged and weak stems or branches, or prune to shape.

pests/diseases:

Alaskan cedar is relatively carefree.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny to partly sunny site with well-drained soil, making sure there is enough room for the tree to reach its mature height and spread. In fall, dig a hole twice as wide as container or root ball. Set plant at same depth or slightly higher than it was in pot, or if balled, level soil with top of root ball. Fill hole around plant with soil. Mound soil to form a 2-inch-high ridge around perimeter of the hole to act as a catchbasin. If plant is balled in synthetic fabric, remove carefully before backfilling. Natural-fiber burlap may be left around root ball and then peeled back once plant is set in hole. Water thoroughly, filling the basin and allowing water to settle several times. Spread 2-inch layer of mulch around plant.

water and fertilize:

Maintain uniform soil moisture for the first season. Be sure the soil is moist before the ground freezes in fall. Each spring before growth begins, feed with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions. Once tree is established, usually by the third year, water only in times of drought

garden hint:

While not all cultivars of require pruning, they do respond well to heavy pruning allowing for creative hedges, topiaries, or specimens.

features:

• Evergreen
• Native
• Winter Interest

garden uses:

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