What to Expect from 10 Foot Cedar Trees
If you’re looking for 10 foot cedar trees for sale, you’re likely trying to accelerate privacy.
10 foot cedar trees are considered large, mature planting stock that provide immediate height and presence on installation. Most are Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis), a native evergreen widely used for privacy hedges and screening in Ontario.
At this size, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re installing height and structure right away, with a meaningful visual screening impact from day one that continues to fill in over time.
Key Considerations with Tall Cedar Trees
10 foot cedars fall into the “tall trees” category, which comes with different requirements than smaller sizes.
Weight and handling: Large root balls can weigh 75-100 lbs or more per tree
Access matters: Tight backyards, slopes, or limited access points can affect feasibility
Soil conditions become more important: Proper digging depth, drainage, and soil quality are factors for successful establishment
Installation method: Professional installation is typically recommended for trees at this size
How Tall Cedar Trees Perform Long Term
Eastern White Cedar is well suited for Ontario landscapes:
• Hardy to cold climates (Zone 2)
• Mature height 30–40 ft if untrimmed
• Lifespan can exceed 200 years
When maintained as a hedge, they respond well to trimming and can be kept at your desired height and width.
Cost vs Value
10 foot cedar trees cost more than smaller sizes. That’s expected.
What you’re paying for is:
• Time saved (several years of vertical growth)
• Immediate screening at a taller height
• Stronger starting structure for long term hedge development
For many customers, that trade-off makes sense.
10′ Cedar Hedge Example
See the photos below showing a 10′ cedar hedge at the time of installation and then the same site a few years later. The progression highlights how these taller trees establish and continue to develop, with noticeable gains in density and overall fullness.
Over time, the individual cedars grow together, closing the initial spacing and forming a continuous hedge. You can see the lateral growth filling in between trees, which is what ultimately creates a consistent, private screen. It’s a clear example of how a properly installed and maintained cedar hedge evolves into a dense, cohesive landscape feature.
Where to Buy 10 Foot Cedar Trees
Cedar Ontario sells 10 foot cedars. We also offer professional cedar tree installations that come with a 2 year written guarantee.
Further Reading
Review the Ontario government’s guide to eastern white cedar.
