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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 4–11Climate Alpine, Temperate
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as the Eastern Red Cedar, is a robust coniferous evergreen

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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

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