Eastern Red Cedar *
Eastern Red Cedar *
Juniper virginiana
Type: Medium tree - Evergreen
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 30-65 x 8-25
Bloom Time: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Appropriate for native and restoration landscapes
Landscape specimen. Large screens. Avoid planting near apple trees.
Ecological benefits:
• Supports native pollinators and insects
• Provides food and shelter for wildlife
Other info: *Recommended by Purdue University Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment as a good species to plant in the face of climate change. Good for screen or windbreak. Intolerant of shade. This is a dioecious species (separate male and female trees). Female trees produce round, gray to blackish-green berry-like cones (1/4” diameter) that ripen in fall the first year. Berry-like cones are attractive to many birds.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder