Skip to product information
1 of 19

Juniperus virginiana-Eastern Redcedar-Aromatic Evergreen 4/5' h 5 Gallon

Juniperus virginiana-Eastern Redcedar-Aromatic Evergreen 4/5' h 5 Gallon

Regular price $372.00 USD
Regular price $483.60 USD Sale price $372.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

SKU:nte7296-redcrocus

Pot Size
Juniperus virginiana Information Page
Juniperus virginiana - Plant Catalog

Juniperus virginiana

Description

Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as Eastern Redcedar, is a dense, slow-growing evergreen conifer native to eastern North America. It is known for its aromatic wood, which is resistant to decay, and its ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions. The tree features scale-like leaves and produces small, blue, berry-like cones.

Suggested Uses

Eastern Redcedar is ideal for use as a windbreak, privacy screen, or wildlife habitat. It can also be used in reforestation projects and as an ornamental tree in large landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
  • Common Name Common Name: Eastern Redcedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 30-65 feet tall, 8-25 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic, but berries can cause mild stomach upset if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, aromatic foliage
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Pines, and other native trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing trees 8-10 feet apart for screens.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Tolerates dry conditions once established.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy, or rocky soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Adaptable to a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special care needed; very hardy.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer if needed.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for bagworms and cedar-apple rust.
View full details