Best on moist bottomlands. A hardy native tree that is preferred by some as a traditional Christmas tree. Makes an excellent windbreak or screen. 40-60 in height. Grows most anywhere but prefers sunny, well-drained sites.
Growth is slow to moderate, and long-lived.
Do not plant near apple orchards since red cedar is a host for the apple rust disease. A perennial shrub recommended for quail habitat improvement. Plots provide late winter food when natural food sources cease to exist. Lespedeza plots are also attractive to songbirds and other small animals as food and cover areas. More resistant to deer browse.