Elsie the Alaskan Cedar is a misunderstood artist who resides in the arts quad deep in south campus, reflecting their inquisitive and creative nature, similar to that of the students that surround them! Tucked between the Nicholson Library and the Miller Fine Arts Center, Elsie is at home with the academics and creative minds of campus. With their swooping branches and whimsical nature, Elsie is here to represent the artists and the wandering souls.

Despite the Alaskan Cedar's preference for the sun, Elsie thrives on campus no matter the weather, a resilience that is truly majestic. Like most conifers, Elsie keeps their needles year round, allowing them to liven up the Arts quad no matter what the time of year! Their towering height, graceful posture, and pleasantly askew branches are reminiscent of those who spend their days tucked behind an easel, bent over a piano bench, or curled up with a book.

Location: Between Nicholson Library and the Miller Fine Arts Building

DBH: 54.2cm

Height:15.9 m

Green Weight= 1,616.11kg

Dry weight= 808.06kg

Carbon Content= 404.03 kg

Alaskan Cedars are native evergreens that grow from southern Alaska to California and across the Pacific Northwest. Bar a few less common strands, Alaskan Cedars are typically found within 100 miles of the coast!

Alaskan Cedars attract all sorts of pollinators, including birds-specifically hummingbirds- and butterflies. Because of this, they are a commonly grown in gardens in areas outside their natural homes.

When naturally occurring, Alaskan Cedars grow at about a foot pet year and grow between 60-90'.