Thuja Plicata Collection

Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata), 1923. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Giant Arborvitae (Thuja plicata), 1923

Squak Mountain State Park, Washington State, USA. Western redcedar tree surrounded by western swordfern and huckleberry

Canada, British Columbia, Tofino. Coastal wolf in the intertidal zone

A Trillium Grows From The Trunk Of A Western Red Cedar Tree; Jewell, Oregon, United States Of America

Western Red Cedar; Hoh Rain Forest; Olympic National Park; Washington; USA
Western Red Cedar, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

USA, Oregon, Tryon Creek State Park. Cedar growing from nursery stump on bank of Nettle Creek. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Western red cedar, Thuja plicata, with dead English ivy, Hedera helix, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Young western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla, and western red cedar, Thuja plicata, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) ancient forest habitat with snags and logs, Mount Rainier, Washington, U.S.A. july

Old growth Western Red Cedar Pacific Northwest. SX811
TOM-1564 Old growth Western Red Cedar Pacific Northwest Thuja plicata Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The majestic Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western red cedar tree, stands tall and proud along The Big Tree Trail on Meares Island. Its intricate bark tells a story of resilience and strength that has endured for centuries. This Giant Arborvitae, captured in 1923 by Mary Vaux Walcott, showcases the grandeur of this species. In Squak Mountain State Park in Washington State, USA, these trees thrive amidst lush surroundings. Journeying to Canada's British Columbia in Tofino reveals a coastal wolf exploring the intertidal zone near these magnificent cedars. Venturing further into nature's wonders leads us to Hoh Rain Forest within Olympic National Park in Washington state where Western Red Cedar trees dominate the landscape with their towering presence. Even from nursery stumps on the banks of Nettle Creek at Tryon Creek State Park in Oregon, new life emerges as cedars continue to grow. In Issaquah, Washington State, Western Redcedar tree trunks intertwine with western sword ferns creating a harmonious ecosystem. Low-angle views at Squak Mountain State Park showcase the sheer height and beauty of these remarkable trees. Returning once again to Canada's British Columbia coast in Tofino unveils backlit Western red cedar trees casting enchanting shadows against an ethereal backdrop. Finally, deep within Willamette National Forest in Oregon's Middle Santiam Wilderness area lies saplings of western red cedar eagerly reaching towards sunlight. Thuja plicata is not just a tree; it is an emblem of endurance and vitality found across diverse landscapes throughout North America. From its rich history captured by Mary Vaux Walcott to its role as home for wildlife like coastal wolves - this resilient species continues to inspire awe and admiration wherever it grows.