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Juniperus virginiana/Eastern Red Cedar
Trunks of an old eastern redcedar
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Scientific Name:
Juniperus virginiana
Common Name:
Eastern Red Cedar
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Needleleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Grows well in harsh environments in full sunlight and on poor, thin soil with limestone outcrops. It furnishes food and shelter for wildlife. Tolerates hot, dry sites where salts may be a problem for other species.