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.