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Taylor Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) — mature, planted

Evergreen & Privacy

Taylor Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Taylor Eastern Red Cedar brings year-round structure with a sleek, upright silhouette that stays

$239

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Height: 5-6 ft.

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5-6 ft.

$239

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyWind TolerantDeer ResistantPrivacy

Why you'll love it

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15 ft. - 25 ft. tall · 3 ft. - 4 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 39
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Hardy
  • Wind Tolerant

How to space Taylor Eastern Red Cedar

For a solid, fast-filling privacy screen, plant in a straight row about 3 ft. apart (center to center). For an even denser wall, stagger a second row behind the first.

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

Backed for a year. Every tree is covered by our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

About this tree

Taylor Eastern Red Cedar brings year-round structure with a sleek, upright silhouette that stays just 3 to 4 feet wide as it climbs to 15 to 25 feet. This evergreen thrives from USDA zones 3 to 9 and grows at a moderate pace, delivering dependable privacy without fuss. Drought, heat, cold, and wind tolerance make it a low-maintenance choice, and deer tend to leave it alone. Use it as a slim screen, space-saving hedge, or vertical accent flanking drives and entries.

USDA hardiness zones 39

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
15 ft. - 25 ft.
Mature width
3 ft. - 4 ft.
Growth rate
Moderate
USDA zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Silty, Well Drained
Spacing
3 ft.
Bloom season
Non-Flowering

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun and chalky, clay, loamy, rocky, sandy, silty, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 3 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 15 ft. - 25 ft. tall and 3 ft. - 4 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method
Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost
$149 flat per order
Lead time
Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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USDA zones3–95–97–105–97–9

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