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Cedar, Eastern Red

Juniperus virginiana (Cedar, Eastern Red)
Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar is an upright, pyramidal to broad spreading evergreen that is native to much of the eastern half of the United States. Eastern Red Cedar is a good choice for screens, windbreaks, and as a specimen.

Native to eastern U.S.
Evergreen
Good screen

Height

40-50 Feet

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Spread

8-20 Feet


Interesting Notes

This is the plant from which the wood is used for furniture building, closet lining, and animal bedding.


USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Screen Planting
Specimen
Native
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Blue
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
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