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Nestled among ancient evergreens and dappled sunlight, there is an iconic tree that captivates the senses and provides numerous benefits—western red cedar. This tree stands not only for its practical uses, but as an enduring symbol of cultural history. Also known as Western redcedar, Pacific red cedar, giant cedar, and arborvitae, western red cedar (Thuja plicata) is a majestic evergreen tree that graces the cool, mild, and usually moist Pacific Northwest landscape. It thrives in mixed conifer f