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Thuja occidentalis
This evergreen tree was just over one storey tall. Not sure how old it is. Lots of clusters of young cones, each about an inch long.
I'm still fairly new to Maryland and learning about nature here. Not sure if this is a native tree.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2016
Submitted on Jun 15, 2016
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I think you are right, it is an Eastern White Cedar. I had trouble uploading a closer image. Thank you MrsPbio!
It's good to know that there are native trees in my apartment complex!
Without seeing a closer-up photo of the "leaves"/"needles", I am hesitant to say with 100% certaintly, but I THINK this is a white cedar. Red cedars have poky short spiny needles, while white cedars are flattened and not poky.
They are native to Maryland as well. Here is a nice photo of the foliage and the "cones" : http://johnfowler.photoshelter.com/image...