Northern White Cedar
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A Northern White Cedar has been known to reach 50-60 feet in height, with a girth of 24-36 inches at maturity. The canopy is commonly in a compact, conical to pyramidal form with a spread of 10-15 feet. In cultivated landscapes, however, it is commonly seen in a smaller form (20-30 inches in height). Because its wood is rot and termite-resistant, it is used for a variety of products, including fences, cabins, canoes, wooden ware, lumber, etc. Cedar is an important medicine used by Mi’kmaq people.
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Where to find this species
Metepenagiag
Red Bank
Home to 34 species
Ugpi’ganjig
Eel River Bar
Home to 29 species
Oinpegitjoig
Pabineau
Home to 27 species
Natoaganeg
Eel Ground
Home to 30 species
Elsipogtog
Big Cove
Home to 29 species
L’nui Menikuk
Indian Island
Home to 38 species
Amlamgog
Fort Folly
Home to 25 species
Tjipõgtõtjg
Buctouche
Home to 28 species
Fun facts
The wood and oil of the cedar is a natural bug repellent.