EASTERN RED CEDAR

Juniperus virginiana

Plant Description
A coniferous, evergreen tree with dense, green vegetation. Often planted as a large shrub in full to ground form, Eastern Red Cedar is best used for screening or in a grouping as a hedge or wind break. Has rather nondescript smaller blue berries but tolerates drought and dry, rocky soil.

Plant Details

  • Pros: Screening, wind break, texture
  • Cons: Nondescript berries
  • Evergreen
  • Size: 30-60' height, 10-25' spread
  • Light: Sun
  • Bloom Color: None
  • Fall Color: None
  • Water Needs: Low-Normal
  • Similar Plants: Brodie Juniper, Leyland Cypress

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