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Native Trees

Native Trees ofIndiana River Walk

Eastern Arborvitae

Eastern Arborvitae tree on campus

Description

Arborvitae, or white cedar, grows in swamps on acidic, peat-rich soil, and also on limestone cliffs and alkaline soils. It can reach 100 feet in height. Primarily a more northerly species, many of its cultivars are used throughout Indiana as ornamentals in the landscape.