Description
T. occidentalis has fan-like branches and scaly leaves. Unlike the closely related species, Thuja plicata, it is only a small tree, growing to a height of 10–20 metres (33–66 ft) tall with a 0.4 metres (1.3 ft) trunk diameter, exceptionally to 30 metres (98 ft) tall and 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) diameter, the tree is often stunted or prostrate. The bark is red-brown, furrowed and peels in narrow, longitudinal strips. The foliage forms in flat sprays with scale-like leaves Template:Convert/millimeters long. The cones are slender, yellow-green ripening brown, 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in) long and Template:Convert/millimeters broad, with 6-8 overlapping scales. The branches may take root if the tree falls.
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