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MERICAN ARBOR-VIT&AElig;. , Class 21,. Order:. The American Arbor-vit&aelig; is found in the same region as the spruces, where it is called White Cedar; and indeed it much resembles in its appearance the, or genuine White Cedar. It grows to the height of 50 or 60 feet, with the trunk 10 or 15 inches in diameter, and is now planted for ornament in all parts of the Union. The wood is soft, fine-grained, and is highly esteemed for its durability; but it is difficult to procure stalks of any considerable length with a uniform diameter.