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

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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