This aromatic tree often has a symmetrical, pyramidal shape and has thin, fibrous, reddish-brown bark. The trunk is noticeably tapered, often becoming fluted at the base. Location Red cedar is a common tree of the eastern United States and southern Ontario, south to central Florida and east Texas. It makes its best growth on light loams of limestone origin. It occurs most abundantly on dry, shallow, rocky soils.
Red cedar is the most widespread conifer in eastern North America.
Full sun or partial shade. Water when dry. Usage Red cedar is often used as a free-standing specimen. It is also used as a wind break tree, planted in staggered, double rows. It has widespread use in the forest products trade due to the rot resistance of its heartwood.