Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Beautiful upright evergreen tree that is very adaptable to dry sites along roads, fences, and buildings. Namesake plant for Cedar Waxwing, which love this fruit.

BLOOM TIME
  • April
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
HEIGHT

Over 20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Michael Boardman

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines

Eastern Red Cedar