Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

A rugged, evergreen native, Eastern Red Cedar is valued for its year-round color, aromatic foliage and exceptional adaptability. Its blue-green needles and small, berry-like cones provide visual interest and critical habitat, making it a reliable choice for both naturalized and managed landscapes.

• Dimensions: 40-50 feet tall, 10-20 feet wide
• Water Use: Low
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Moisture: Thrives in well-drained soils but tolerates poor, rocky or dry conditions.
• Ornamental Use: Effective as a windbreak, screen or specimen tree; commonly used in reforestation and erosion control projects.
• Wildlife: Cones are an important food source for birds and small mammals; dense evergreen cover provides year-round shelter and nesting habitat.