Cedar Hedge Installation
Beautiful, year-round privacy with Eastern White Cedar. Supplied and planted by our crew — Ottawa's most popular natural fence alternative.
Cedar Sizes & Pricing
Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) — hardy to Zone 3, perfect for Ottawa
3-4 ft
$45-$65Most popular for new hedges. Affordable and establishes quickly in Ottawa's climate.
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart4-5 ft
$75-$95Faster privacy with a head start on height. Great for homeowners who don't want to wait.
Spacing: 24-30 inches apart5-6 ft
$110-$140Near-instant privacy. Premium option for fenceline replacements or new builds.
Spacing: 24-30 inches apart6-8 ft
$160-$225Large specimen trees for instant screening. Requires machinery for planting.
Spacing: 30-36 inches apartInstallation Options
Choose the level of service that works for you
Trees Only
Tree price + delivery
We deliver the cedars — you plant them yourself.
- Cedars delivered to your property
- Planting instructions included
- Delivery fee: $75-$95
Supply + Install
Tree price + $25/tree
We deliver and plant each cedar with proper spacing.
- Professional planting crew
- Holes dug to proper depth
- Cedars staked if needed
- Watering instructions provided
Full Hedge Package
Tree price + $40/tree
Complete installation with soil amendment and mulch.
- Everything in Supply + Install
- Soil amendment (triple mix) added
- Cedar mulch ring around each tree
- First-year care guide included
- Starter fertilizer applied
How Many Cedars Do You Need?
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Cedar Hedge Calculator
Estimate how many cedars you need
Cedar Hedge Care Guide
Keep your hedge healthy and thick for decades
Watering
Deep-water new cedars 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. Each tree needs 5-10 gallons per watering. After establishment, cedars are drought-tolerant but benefit from weekly watering during Ottawa's dry summers.
Sun & Soil
Eastern White Cedar thrives in full sun to partial shade. They prefer well-drained soil but tolerate Ottawa's heavy clay. Amending with compost at planting time improves drainage and root growth.
Trimming
Trim cedar hedges once per year in late June to early July, after new growth has hardened off. Never cut into old brown wood — cedars won't regrow from bare branches. Trim the top narrower than the base to let sunlight reach lower branches.
Winter Protection
Wrap young cedars with burlap in late fall to protect from snow load and salt spray. Water thoroughly before freeze-up — winter desiccation is the #1 cause of cedar browning in Ottawa.
Ready for Natural Privacy?
Get a free estimate for cedar hedge supply and installation. We handle everything from sourcing to planting.