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Red Cedar

Juniperus Virginiana

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Overview

Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as the Eastern Red Cedar, is a robust coniferous evergreen. It features dense, aromatic foliage and a conical to columnar shape, maturing at 30-65 feet tall and 8-25 feet wide. This native tree thrives in zones 2-9, preferring full sun. Its berry-like cones attract wildlife, while withstanding poor soil and drought. Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens with its resilient, low-maintenance character.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine, Temperate

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — making it a versatile choice for diversified settings; contributing to the ecosystem-friendly aspect of the

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — and it can endure conditions from occasional droughts to salt sprays

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — The Red Cedar can attain a mature height of 40 to 50 feet with a spread of 8 to 20 feet; juniperus virginiana, commonly

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — combining both ornamental appeal and practicality

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — symbolizing hardy adaptability to a wide range of climates

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — and it can endure conditions from occasional droughts to salt sprays; the Red Cedar can attain a mature height of 40 to 50

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — silver-green hue all year long

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Conifer, Tree
Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — making it a versatile choice for diversified settings; contributing to the ecosystem-friendly aspect of the

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — and it can endure conditions from occasional droughts to salt sprays

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — The Red Cedar can attain a mature height of 40 to 50 feet with a spread of 8 to 20 feet; juniperus virginiana, commonly

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — combining both ornamental appeal and practicality

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — symbolizing hardy adaptability to a wide range of climates

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — and it can endure conditions from occasional droughts to salt sprays; the Red Cedar can attain a mature height of 40 to 50

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — silver-green hue all year long

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — scale-like needles which impart a deep

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — Noteworthy is its ability to perform as a natural windbreak or privacy screen; consider providing sufficient space for the

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — tolerating a variety of soils from moist to dry

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — aromatic foliage and a conical to columnar shape; where it thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 9

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — dense pyramidal to columnar form.<br><br>Its foliage showcases fine-textured, image 44

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — aromatic foliage and a conical to columnar shape

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — Its berry-like cones attract wildlife, while withstanding poor soil and drought

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — the Red Cedar is notably durable; as a tip, ensure the site offers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — maturing at 30-65 feet tall and 8-25 feet wide; during the winter, the foliage may develop bronze-toned highlights, adding

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — providing stately vertical accents along with a handsome

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — combining both ornamental appeal and practicality; aromatic foliage and a conical to columnar shape

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — silver-green hue all year long; conifer / tree for full

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — providing stately vertical accents along with a handsome; is a coniferous evergreen that offers robust character to any

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — maturing at 30-65 feet tall and 8-25 feet wide

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — This species is native to the eastern United States; combining both ornamental appeal and practicality

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — The Red Cedar can attain a mature height of 40 to 50 feet with a spread of 8 to 20 feet

Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — contributing to the ecosystem-friendly aspect of the design.<br><br>As a landscape element

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