Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
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Eastern Red Cedar is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 30–60 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with inconspicuous flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Medium
- Height
- 30–60 ft
- Spread
- 8–25 ft
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring, Mid Spring
- Bloom Color
- Inconspicuous
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Host Caterpillars, Keystone Species, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Evergreen screen; bird garden; wildlife tree; dry sites
- Wildlife Value
- Host for Juniper Hairstreak; cover for wildlife
Eastern Red Cedar grows best in full sun with dry or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 30–60 ft tall and 8–25 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Host for Juniper Hairstreak; cover for wildlife. It is well suited to Evergreen screen, bird garden, wildlife tree, dry sites.
Good to know: Excellent bird cover and winter food; evergreen.