Atlantic White Cedar

Chamaecyparis thyoides
Español: Cerezo
The natural distribution in Florida is predominantly related to soil and drainage conditions.  If you provide them, it should grow successfully from Lake County northward.



Specimen tree especially for moist sites.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Wildlife

Provides cover for birds and mammals. 

Attracts deer and squirrels.  Deer browse can be so intense as to limit survival of saplings.

Habitat

Forested seepage areas, swamps, low stream banks

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