Eastern red cedar

By far the most common native conifer in the state, eastern red cedar is useful for its aromatic, red wood and beloved for its greenery, its resinous blue “berries,” and the spicy odor it lends the outdoors.

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar form and possibly the narrowest of the eastern red cedars. Discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling, this selection makes a great screen for tight spaces as well as a dramatic vertical element to any sunny landscape. A great substitute for Italian Cypress when designers need a narrow, vertical evergreen. Exceptional cold hardiness, but thrives in the UGA trial garden just north of the Florida…

When is a cedar not a cedar? When it’s an eastern redcedar. The name is a misnomer. This plant is actually a juniper, as its botanical name (Juniperus virginiana) indicates. True cedars belong to the Cedrus genus and are not…

Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar, Eastern Red Cedar) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Evergreen, aromatic tree with trunk often angled and buttressed at base and narrow, compact, columnar crown; sometimes becoming broad and irregular. Pyramidal when young, Eastern red-cedar mature form is quite variable. This evergreen usually grows 30-40 ft. but can reach 90 ft. Fragrant, scale-like foliage can be coarse or fine-cut, and varies in color from gray-green to blue-green to light- or dark-green. All colors tend to brown in winter. Pale blue fruits occur on female plants. Soft…

Eastern Red Cedar To kick off the new year, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite trees with a new “Tree of the Month” series. January’s […]

Have you ever looked up into the boughs of an eastern red cedar in the early fall? It is alive with birds. Robins, mockingbirds, cedar wax wings, juncos, and other smaller birds will be feasting on the abundant fruits of this tree.

What Is The Difference Between Eastern Red Cedar And Western Red Cedar? Eastern Red Cedar Embark on a captivating journey exploring “difference between eastern red cedar and western red cedar?”. Although they share a common name, these remarkable species boast unique benefits and attributes, charming not only gardeners but also woodworkers and nature lovers. In this article, we will dive deep into the fascinating realms of these incredible trees, examining their distinct appearances, natural…