Juniperus virginiana – Eastern Red Cedar

Height: 30-50’        

Spread: 15-20’ (can vary from conical to broadly irregular)        

Hardiness: Zone 3-8  

Growth Rate: medium  

Foliage: Very scaly and can become more prickly with age. Color is green in summer to rusty brown in winter.  

Preferred Soil: ph 6-8.5, very tolerant of high calcareous soils. Is very adaptable but seems to prefer dry gravely soils in open locations.  

Common Ailments: Is a host plant for Cedar Apple Rust.  

Attributes: An excellent wind break or screen plant but can be used as a specimen for its color and exfoliating bark. Wood is often used in fine furniture. A DNR favorite often requested for use in wildlife preservations.

   2 gallon           15" 
   2 gallon           18"
   7 gallon           24"