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eastern redcedar

eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6aZone 9b

Eastern redcedar is a native evergreen conifer with aromatic, feathery foliage that ranges from soft green to silvery-blue and often turns purple-bronze in winter. It produces small blue berry-like cones and is highly valued for screening, windbreaks, and ornamental interest in dry landscapes.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–65′ tall × 8–20′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 6aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b

pH Range

67
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas

Function & Care

wildlife benefitwindbreakerosion controlhedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting