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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

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) — This native tree thrives in zones 2-9, preferring full sun; noteworthy is its ability to perform as a natural windbreak or
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — commonly referred to as the Eastern Red Cedar; silver-green hue all year long
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — is a coniferous evergreen that offers robust character to any landscape design; making it a versatile choice for diversified
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — During the winter, the foliage may develop bronze-toned highlights, adding seasonal interest
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — tolerating a variety of soils from moist to dry; ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens with its resilient
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — scale-like needles which impart a deep; tolerating a variety of soils from moist to dry
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens with its resilient, low-maintenance character; this species is native to the
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana) — is a coniferous evergreen that offers robust character to any landscape design
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