Shrubs

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Heatherbun'

Heatherbun Atlantic white cedar

Heatherbun Atlantic white cedar. Representative plant

Soft, pale blue-green juvenile foliage forms a rounded mound, taking on purple tones in winter. This small Atlantic white cedar provides a contrasting texture in moist garden beds. Protect its branching from heavy snow loads that can split the plant.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size at stated age: 18–24 in. at 10 years tall × 18–24 in. at 10 years wide
Water: Moist, acidic soil; tolerates occasional wetness
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Susceptible to browsing; protect where deer are active.
Wet soil: Tolerates occasional wetness; maintain drainage.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of an eastern U.S. native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Little pruning needed; keep cuts within leafy growth, not bare old wood.
Mature size: Can eventually reach 6–10 ft. tall and 6–8 ft. wide; ten-year size is not ultimate size.

Sources & photo credits

American Conifer Society

NC State Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

NC State Extension

www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov

Photo: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0

Image notes: Heatherbun Atlantic white cedar. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.