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Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar

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Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)

This upright evergreen is usually densely pyramidal when young but becomes more pendulous with age. Its scale-like leaves have a distinct fragrance when crushed. In late summer, small, blue, 1/8" across berry-like cones form that are enjoyed by birds. Birds nest year round in the tree.

Additional Information:


Height
40-50 Feet

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Spread
8-20 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Wild Plum (Prunus americana), Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Songbird

Root

Fibrous

Season of Interest

Winter (Nov-Mar)
Early (Feb-Apr)
Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average
Moderate

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower
Fragrant

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Nesting
Cover
Food/Birds