Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Scale-like leaves not grooved; some bearing a protruding gland


Mid-portion of outer-most branchlets is about
1 mm. (0.04 in.) wide; tips of scale-like
leaves are sharp-pointed -
Atlantic white-cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides)

OR

Mid-portion of outer-most branchlets is about
1.5 mm. (0.06 in.) wide; tips of scale-like
leaves are mostly blunt-pointed -
Northen white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis)

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Outer-most branchlets about 1 mm. wide; tips of scales sharp-pointed (close-up image) Outer-most branchlets about 1.5 mm. wide; tips of scales blunt-pointed (close-up image)
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