A member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), the eastern redcedar is an evergreen tree. Native to North America, this conifer can be found growing from Maine in the south through Florida and west to South Dakota and Texas.
Cedar Oil Tree, Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar, Red Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Virginia Juniper, Red Juniper, Carolina Cedar, Red Savin, Baton Rouge
A member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), the eastern redcedar is an evergreen tree. Native to North America, this conifer can be found growing from Maine in the south through Florida and west to South Dakota and Texas.
| Plant Type | Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 2-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft), 10' - 15' (ft), 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spacing | 12'-24' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens |
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Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)
Cedar Oil Tree, Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar, Red Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Virginia Juniper, Red Juniper, Carolina Cedar, Red Savin, Baton Rouge
A member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), the eastern redcedar is an evergreen tree. Native to North America, this conifer can be found growing from Maine in the south through Florida and west to South Dakota and Texas. |
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