White vs. Black Cedar Hedging

White Cedar Size

Under ideal circumstance, white cedar can grow as tall as 40 feet. The width of the branches of the white cedar require that the trees be spaced farther apart than black cedar. White cedar allows for a beautiful barrier but does not completely block out its surroundings.

Black Cedar Size

Black cedar usually grows to about 15 to 20 feet and is a thinner tree than white cedar, with less branch extension. Its smaller stature and width makes the black cedar an elegant hedging tree, guaranteeing the utmost privacy from the outside world.

Color Difference

White cedar is a slightly lighter green than black cedar's darker and denser shade of emerald green. The bark of the black cedar is a dark red-brown, whereas the white cedar's bark is a lighter shade of brown. The color variation is overall negligible, so choice simply depends on which cedar works best with your desired landscaping goals.