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Photo Credits:
W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
The National Arboretum - Washington, DC

EASTERN RED CEDAR
Juniperus virginiana

General Notes

     Conical shaped tree with dark green foliage. Has fragrant fruit and leaf. Native to Eastern North America. Trees may be referred to as male or female.

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• Juniperus virginiana - Cupressaceae
• Synonyms:
  Common Names: Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern Cedar, Red Cedar
• Native To: Eastern North America
• Habit: Erect
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Conical
• Sunset Zones: 1 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 -9
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 40 - 50 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: Greater than 150 years
• Leaves: Scalelike Dark Green. Red in Fall. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious). Trees may be sold as male or female.
• Cone: Purple or Mostly Blue Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall or Winter. Wildlife use it.
• Bark: Light Gray or Red Brown, Exfoliating or Furrowed
• Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot. Susceptible to Aphids, Beetle Borers and Spider Mites, Oak Root Rot, Root Rot and Rust
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Strong
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: Allergy and Irritant

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SelecTree. "Juniperus virginiana Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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