A tall, slender cultivar tree belonging to the Cupressaceae (cypress) family is the Taylor Eastern red cedar. This tree has lovely blue-green leaves and will reach heights of 20 to 25 feet and a width of 3 to 4 feet. The Taylor cedar tree is tolerant of unfavorable environments in full to partial sun. Wet soil is the only thing it won't tolerate. Avoid overfertilizing this tree and grow it in humus-rich soil. It can withstand drought, deer, and unfavorable soil conditions. Use as a screen, at entrances, along a driveway, or as an accent.
| Plant Type |
Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
4'-6' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Birds, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
Taylor Eastern Redcedar | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' || A tall, slender cultivar tree belonging to the Cupressaceae (cypress) family is the Taylor Eastern red cedar. This tree has lovely blue-green leaves and will reach heights of 20 to 25 feet and a width of 3 to 4 feet. The Taylor cedar tree is tolerant of unfavorable environments in full to partial sun. Wet soil is the only thing it won't tolerate. Avoid overfertilizing this tree and grow it in humus-rich soil. It can withstand drought, deer, and unfavorable soil conditions. Use as a screen, at entrances, along a driveway, or as an accent.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Shade,
Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
