How does red Eastern red cedar compare in growth habits, looks to Leylandi Cypress?
Eastern Red Cedars are slow growers and will reach a mature hight of 50 feet and a spread of 15 feet. The Leylandii Cypress trees are fast growers, once established will grow 3-4 feet per year and will reach a mature hight of 60-70 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet. The Arbovitae trees are a form of White Cedar while they are still cedar the are not the same as Eastern Red Cedar. The easiest way to tell the difference is that Red Cedar will get white berries and will have scales that will hurt your hands if you rub your hands up and down the branches. Both are handsome if healthy. I’d do some research and see which grows the best in your area. Some may do better than others.
