Cedar - Skybound
Skybound Cedar is the perfect hedging cedar for Alberta. It will take heavy shaping and continue growing at a brisk pace. This cedar can handle winter temperatures and wind. We have seen these cedars thriving perfectly on acreages where they take full wind in the winter. If you are looking to have a bulletproof cedar, this is the perfect choice. Typically you will see 6-12" of growth per year. Growing instructions: Plant Skybound Cedars in rich top soil and they will grow much quicker but they can handle clay soils. These cedars will suffer if they are faced with long-term drought. You must keep the roots moist for the first couple of summers and they will become more drought tolerant over time but it is best to continue deep watering through any future droughts as well. A drip irrigation system takes the guessing out of when you need to water and how much. It is affordable and easy to DIY. Hedging instructions: We recommend mulching the whole row of cedars 4 feet wide to prevent the soil from drying out around the trees. Plant these trees 3-4ft apart to create a nice privacy wall.
Skybound Cedar — The Hedge Workhorse 🌲
If you want a cedar that actually shows up and performs, this is it. The Skybound Cedar (Thuja occidentalis 'Skybound') is tough, reliable, and prairie-tested. Wind, cold, exposure—it handles it all, building a dense, clean green wall year after year.
Fast-growing, tall, and narrow, it’s perfect for privacy screens, hedges, or rows, with no weird gaps or unpredictable growth.
Rebel take: If you’re going cedar… do it right.
Mature Size: 25' x 5'
Why it belongs in your yard:
- Strong, columnar shape for clean hedging 🔥
- Handles wind + extreme Alberta winters
- Fast, reliable growth (6–12" per year)
- Excellent for privacy screens and rows
- Takes shaping and pruning easily
- Proven hardy to Zone 2
Rebel tip: Keep roots moist during dry periods; mulch helps lock in moisture and reduces watering needs.
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Growing instructions: Plant Skybound Cedars in rich top soil and they will grow much quicker but they can handle clay soils. These cedars will suffer if they are faced with long-term drought. You must keep the roots moist for the first couple of summers and they will become more drought tolerant over time but it is best to continue deep watering through any future droughts as well. A drip irrigation system takes the guessing out of when you need to water and how much. It is affordable and easy to DIY. Hedging instructions: We recommend mulching the whole row of cedars 4 feet wide to prevent the soil from drying out around the trees. Plant these trees 3-4ft apart to create a nice privacy wall.
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