Evergreen with flat scale-like foliage and small cones.
How to recognize it
Evergreen with flat scale-like foliage and small cones.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Moist soils, hedges and wooded areas. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Photosynthesis; provides shelter and browse for wildlife. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Year-round.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Plant with appropriate spacing and water during establishment.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.