The Holmstrup cedar is a smaller cedar shrub that is slow growing. It has very rich green, densely-packed foliage. Sometimes in the spring it gets a slightly bronze tint. The Holmstrup cedar likes a lot of sun exposure; however, they will survive with less sun. They are also very tolerant of different soil types as long as the soil is kept moist and is well-drained. Often these cedars are used as feature trees for landscaping, but they also make a great dense privacy hedge.