Eastern Redcedar

About this plant

Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as Eastern Redcedar, is a versatile and hardy evergreen native to the eastern United States, prized for its dense, aromatic foliage and distinctive reddish-brown bark that peels in thin strips. This coniferous tree typically grows as a pyramidal-shaped shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 30 to 65 feet, and is well adapted to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, including drought and poor soils, making it valuable for erosion control and wildlife habitat. The scale-like, dark green leaves produce blue, berry-like cones that provide food for birds and small mammals, while its dense growth offers excellent cover and windbreak capabilities. Eastern Redcedar has a long history of use by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes and as a source of durable, fragrant wood used in fence posts, furniture, and cedar chests. Its resil

Plant details

Mature height

40 ft.

Mature width

20 ft.

Growth rate

Moderate

USDA zones

2-9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water needs

Moderate

Soil

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained

Spacing

10 ft.

Bloom season

Non-Flowering