Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Description:
Large tree that can grow over 60 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Grows well in full sun and moist soils but is drought tolerant. This is a dioecious species, meaning it has separate male and female trees.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Virginia Juniper, Red Juniper |
| Plant Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
| Fruit Timing: | Pollen shed mid March to April; cones mature September to October and persist |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |