Quick answer: Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Wet |
| Soil | Moist, sandy soil |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-May |
| Height | Up to 75 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Atlantic white cedar
Where is Atlantic white cedar native?
Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) is native to 17 states across the Northeast and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Atlantic white cedar bloom?
Atlantic white cedar blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Atlantic white cedar need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Low water, Wet. Soil: Moist, sandy soil. Mature height: Up to 75 ft tall.
Is Atlantic white cedar deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Atlantic white cedar is drought-tolerant, tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Atlantic white cedar seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Chamaecyparis thyoides on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Atlantic white cedar.
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
- Great laurel Rhododendron maximum
- Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
- Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides
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