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Chamaecyparis thyoides

Atlantic white cedar, juniper

Native/Alien:

Native

Type:

Evergreen Tree

Size:

50 ft

Light:

Full-Sun

Soil Moisture:

Sub-hydric(*)

Bloom Time:

March - April

Bloom Area:

Coast

Notes:

This was the major boat building material along the Atlantic Coast for many years. In eastern NC, it is called simply "Juniper" and persons speak of going out in a Juniper Skiff. Juniper lumber looks very similar to Bald Cypress but is slightly lighter than cypress. The tree has even been called "Boat Juniper" in some areas. Juniper is more tolerant to salt spray and salt water than is cypress. Some feel that we should be planting it in the low areas of eastern NC as a long term hedge against the ravages of sea level rise. Juniper grows in single species thickets and the trees grow very close together, even after they are large trees.

Young Cones

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Jack Spruill
Hamstead, NC
April

Mature Cones

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Jack Spruill
Hamstead, NC
Jan.

Links:

 USDA PLANTS Database Record

NCSU Plants
Duke Trees
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