Species: Juniperus virginiana

(jue-nip'er-us ver-jin-i-ay'nah)

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars exist of this species. It is likely that more selections will be made in the future.

'Burkii', 'Canaertii', 'Emerald Sentinel', 'Glauca', 'Grey Owl', 'Hillspire', 'Manhattan Blue', 'Pendula', 'Silver Spreader'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet, Groundcover

Height: 40' - 50' (8' - 20' spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: columnar to broad-pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: Prefers open, sunny areas

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

mites, bagworms, phomopsis blight

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to east and central North America; transplant containerized or B & B

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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