Cedar trees are not hard to grow and will give elegance to any space where they have room to spread. The trees start easily from seed but require a 48-hour soaking period and another month in the refrigerator, along with some potting soil in a zip lock bag. The soil must be kept moist during this time.

How fast do cedar trees grow?

It can grow 30 – 60 centimeters (1-2 feet) per year.

Why are cedar trees bad?

Cedar trees are also a major spreader of tree pollen, which leaves many people miserable when allergy season rolls around each year. But perhaps the scariest characteristic of cedar trees is their potential to add explosive fuel to wildfires.