2 tree species from Cedars.
Coniferous Softwood
Eastern red cedars are actually junipers, not true cedars, and they are among the most widespread native trees in eastern North America. They are extremely adaptable, drought-tolerant, and can grow in rocky, poor soils where few other trees survive. The wood is aromatic and naturally rot-resistant. Eastern red cedars are alternate hosts for cedar-apple rust, a fungal disease that disfigures apple and crabapple trees nearby. Many homeowners and orchardists request removal for this reason. The trees are columnar to pyramidal and dense, making good privacy screens but also fire hazards in wildland-urban interface areas. The volatile oils in the foliage burn intensely.
$300-$1,200 (removal)
Coniferous Softwood
Western red cedar is a giant conifer of the Pacific Northwest that can live over 1,000 years and grow over 200 feet tall in old-growth forests. In landscape settings, it typically reaches 50-70 feet. The wood is legendary for its natural decay resistance and is the standard for shingles, siding, and outdoor furniture. Western red cedars are used extensively as hedge and privacy screen material (sold as arborvitae cultivars). They need consistent moisture and struggle in dry, exposed sites. Bagworms can defoliate cedars quickly. Large western red cedars in residential areas require careful removal because the dense, layered branching holds a lot of weight.
$800-$3,000 (removal)