Eastern Redcedar 3 Gallon
Eastern Redcedar 3 Gallon
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$184.00 USD
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Eastern Redcedar Juniperus virginiana
Description
An evergreen conifer featuring dense, scale-like foliage that offers year-round greenery. It is drought-tolerant and suited for privacy screens and windbreaks.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and windbreaks in both urban and rural landscapes.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Eastern Redcedar Juniperus virginiana -
Common Name: Eastern Redcedar -
Size & Growth: Typically grows 15-40 ft tall with a spread of 8-20 ft, slow to moderate growth rate -
Hardiness Zones: 2-9 -
Foliage Type: Scale-like, dense foliage -
Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; produces small cones in fall -
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate -
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees -
Indoor Friendly: No -
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flowers -
Grows Well With: Other drought-tolerant, native shrubs and grasses
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for the best growth -
Soil Moisture: Drought-tolerant once established, prefers dry to medium moisture soils -
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils -
Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels; prefers dry conditions -
Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; prune to shape or remove dead branches -
Winter Care: Generally hardy; protect young plants in extreme cold -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as root ball -
Fertilization: Fertilize sparingly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer -
Special Care: No special care required; ensure good drainage for best health
