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Most people are familiar with the Northern White Cedar due to its ornamental value. It is often found growing in many peoples’ yards. The White Cedar, also known as ‘Tree of Life’, grows well in both uplands and lowlands, which is why you can find the Cedar almost anywhere throughout the Algonquin Highlands. Cedars are the oldest growing trees in the Algonquin Highland region, growing in excess of 800 years. At maturity the Northern White Cedar can grow to 12-15 metres, but has been known in the right situation to grow as tall as 21-24 metres. Often you will see the White Cedar with more then one trunk; actually it is more rare to see a cedar with only one trunk. Each secondary trunk is usually of equal size.
Early European settlers used the Cedar foliage to treat scurvy, because its rich in vitamin C. Cedar wood is resistant to decay which is why it has a large commercial value. Cedar is used as fence posts, shingles, paneling and often boats.
The Northern White Cedar can begin producing cones as young as 6 years of age. By the age of 30 the Cedar will produce large amounts of cones, but the best production begins after the age of 75.
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