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Cedars by Any Other Name CURT KIPP CURT KIPP CURT KIPP B R OO K S TR EE FA R M Cedars by any other name These selections may not share the same genus, but all have much to offer the gardener There's a tremendous variety of cedars out there, including (l-r) Cedrus atlantica ‘Horstmann’, plume Japanese cedar (Crypotomeria japonica ‘Elegans’), Port Orford cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) and gold cone deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara ‘Gold Cone’). including seedling nursery Brooks Tree By Elizabeth Petersen Farm in Salem, Ore., which supplies Valued for both function and beau- bare-root seedlings and grafting under- ty, from timber to landscapes, cedars stock for wholesale growers. This article discusses conifers that are seriously cool trees. “Western red cedar has a lot of are commonly called cedars. These Consider the iconic western red appeal as a high value timber product come from a variety of genera and cedar (Thuja plicata, Zone 5), a tow- in the West,” Brooks Tree Farm owner species, including: ering native of coastal forests of the Kathy LeCompte said. “We sell a lot for West. Revered by indigenous people reforestation and mitigation projects, Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar), C. deodara for centuries, today western red cedar since western red cedar is a rare conifer (deodar cedar); Chamaecyparis lawsoniana lumber remains highly valued for its that will tolerate moist soil.” (Port Orford cedar), Cham. nootkatensis tight, straight grain, its distinctive aroma Brooks Tree Farm also sells lin- (Alaskan cedar); Calocedrus decurrens syn. and its natural resistance to decay. It is ers of western red cedar in Anderson Libocedrus decurrens (incense cedar); Thuja the material of choice for demanding band pots for smaller-scale projects, plicata (western red cedar). outdoor projects such as decks, siding, such as wreath and garland making, roofing and posts. It’s also used for backyard native landscaping and orna- finer indoor functions, including blanket mental nurseries. Garden designer Alyse chests, closets, and guitar soundboards. Lansing of Lansing Garden Design is Hundreds of thousands of these also a fan of the species. native trees are started from seed annu- ▲ 24 ally by Pacific Northwest growers, FEBRUARY 2012 ▲ DIGGER 23 ▲ CEDARS BY ANY OTHER NAME CURT KIPP “Western red cedar is highly use- ful in native settings, wetland plantings, and for large informal screens,” Lansing said. “It is magnificent on large lawns.” But its use in residential applica- tions is limited, she added. “Western red cedar trees are big and appreciate a lot of water,” Lansing said. “They can be difficult to garden under because they take up so much water, but they tend to grow slowly in the garden setting.” As with most full-size conifers, though, growers now offer smaller, desirable cultivars for smaller residen- tial spaces. Evans Farms in Oregon City, Ore. grows Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens,’ a best seller in the Pacific Northwest for small- er yards. Its compact, narrow, upright OANThuja DIGGER plicata - Sun ‘Atrovirens’, Gro Grower Specialists a type HHDPS.pdf of western 7/7/2011 red cedar,12:44:38 is PM ideal for smaller yards because of its compact, habit makes it versatile and easier to narrow, upright growth habit. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K handle, according to Josh Pease of cedar, ‘Whipcord’ is a unique conifer floral decorations. Evans Farms. with thick tendrils of glossy, green foli- “Most of the Port Orford cedar Bright yellow T.p. ‘Zebrina’ is pop- age that arch out from the center. The we grow at Brooks Tree Farm goes ular in mid-Atlantic states, Pease said, slow-growing, low shrub has a some- into the commercial floral industry because its foliage doesn’t burn. what rag-mop look and can fit in almost in Washington for Christmas greens,” Nursery stock from Fairdale/ any garden. It is available as a specialty LeCompte said. “It’s delicate and light- Countryside Nurseries in Wilsonville, conifer from Iseli Nursery in Boring, weight and popular for garland and Ore., including seedling and grafted Ore., which introduced it to the market. table decorations.” selections, goes to retail garden cen- But western red cedar isn’t alone in Some potential users worry about ters, wholesale growers and landscape its importance to the nursery industry. problems Port Orford cedar has had businesses east of the Rockies in the “Cedars are an important sales cat- with root rot disease. “The disease U.S. and Canada. Sales representative egory for us,” Eastman said. “They rival doesn’t flourish in the dry Willamette Peter Eastman said that the coldest parts maples as a category of importance for valley, though, so trees can live for of the country use western red cedar, many Northwest growers.” many years quite happily,” LeCompte which is called giant arborvitae on the said. “The risk of losing a large tree East Coast. Fairdale/Countryside offers Native cedars scares off people. That’s a shame, the columnar cultivar T.p. ‘Virescens,’ • Port Orford cedar because Port Orford cedars are graceful, which is more upright and tighter than Port Orford cedar (Chamaecyparis beautiful and affordable conifers.” the species and popular as a screen for lawsoniana, Zones 6-9) is a magnificent Disease-resistant rootstock devel- property lines in narrow spaces. evergreen tree with fragrant, lacy blue- oped by Oregon State University and OAN DIGGER - Sun Gro Grower Specialists HHDPS.pdf 7/7/2011 12:44:38 PM An unusual selection of western red green foliage that is used for holiday ▲ 26 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ▲ CEDARS BY ANY OTHER NAME Picks It isn’t hard to get growers to talk about plants. The tough part is getting them to narrow down their list of favorites to just a handful. Here are some of the from the CURT KIPP Pros varieties our sources recommended: Kathy LeCompte but then throws a leader and stands up a bit Brooks Tree Farm more with age. It has a broad, conical form Brooks, Ore. reaching about 10–12 feet wide and tall at maturity. I like ‘Snow Sprite’ because it adds a Deodar cedar (Cedrus great splash of evergreen color in the landscape, deodara) — These has a graceful arching branch structure, does not are true cedars, native burn easily, and fits well into smaller yards and to the Himalayan landscapes. Mountains of India. The natural seedling Peter Eastman form has graceful, Countryside Nursery layered branches with Aurora, Ore. blue-green needles. It’s affordable, easy and useful where the space is Weeping blue large enough to accommodate the adult form. atlas cedar (Cedrus It can grow to 15 or more feet wide, so for atlantica ‘Glauca traditional backyards, stick to the grafted options Pendula’) — This where slimmer trees with blue needles, golden conifer is one of needles or miniature forms are readily available. the most versatile Check the OAN Nursery Guide for grafted evergreens for the options. landscape. Because the branches are so pliable, Incense cedar it can be trained into Van Pelt's Blue Port Orford cedar lives up to (Calocedrus decurrens) any look or shape desired. The powder-blue its name with a striking blue color. It sells well — The Pacific Northwest color intensifies in winter against the deep green because it is compact and needs minimal pruning. native is a narrow, backdrop of other evergreens. Hardy only to slow-growing tree with zones 6-8, it prefers full to partial sun conditions. ™ dense, heavy foliage. marketed as The Guardian Series has It’s great to have on Horstmann’s blue taken some of the worry out of growing hand when decorating atlas cedar (Cedrus Port Orford cedars. for Christmas. The tips atlantica ‘Horstmann’) Evans Farms plans to start grafting are covered with bright — This new, compact yellow pollen buds that make nice accents in form of the popular onto disease resistant stock, which will table decorations, wreaths or just piled in an old ‘Glauca’ is the answer increase the cost but assure higher suc- wagon with some fir branches and some cones. to anyone who desires cess. Currently, the nursery grows the It can be tricky to establish, but is relatively easy the look and color of popular ‘Van Pelt’s Blue’ — a narrow, care for many years once settled in. the blue atlas cedar, but in a denser, more compact, bright blue Port Orford cedar Josh Pease compact plant. Easy to grow in containers or in — on its own roots to offer a better Evans Farms the ground, the powder-blue foliage lights up value. The cultivar is popular, since it Oregon City, Ore. a landscape. It reaches 15 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Best color and growth in full sun. Hardy in hardly needs any pruning, Pease said, Black dragon and “you can’t beat the blue of this Japanese cedar zones 6-8. (Cryptomeria japonica Wissel’s saguro plant.” Foliage tips take on a purple ‘Black Dragon’) — Port Orford cedar tinge in winter. Zone 5. Slow growing (Chamaecyparis with dense, compact lawsoniana ‘Wissel’s • Incense cedar dark green (almost Saguro’) — A great black) foliage. At narrow, compact Incense cedar (Zone 7) rounds maturity, it reaches evergreen for the out the assortment of cedars native to 10–12 feet tall and 5–7 collector or conifer the West. Calocedrus decurrens (syn. feet wide. I like this one because of the dense, enthusiast. Found as Libocedrus decurrens) is a fantastic tree, stacking, dark green foliage. It adds great texture a branch sport off of to the landscape, and due to its compact nature, ‘Wisselii’, it grows slowly into a narrow, upright Pease said. It produces a native feel is great in today's smaller yards and landscapes.
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