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Eastern Redcedar 6/7' h B&B

Eastern Redcedar 6/7' h B&B

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SKU:NTE0066-RedCrocus

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Juniperus virginiana Information Page
Juniperus virginiana - Plant Catalog

Juniperus virginiana

Description

Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as Eastern Redcedar, is a coniferous evergreen tree native to eastern North America. It is known for its aromatic wood, dense foliage, and adaptability to a variety of soil types. This tree is often used for windbreaks, wildlife habitats, and ornamental purposes.

Suggested Uses

Eastern Redcedar is ideal for use as a privacy screen, windbreak, or as a specimen tree in larger landscapes. Its dense foliage provides excellent cover and nesting sites for birds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
  • Common Name Common Name: Eastern Redcedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 30-65 feet tall, with a spread of 8-25 feet
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, aromatic wood
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other native trees and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers dry to medium moisture levels
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to remove dead or damaged branches; shaping is not necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special winter care needed; hardy in cold climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer if needed
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for bagworms and other pests, treat as necessary
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