Easter Red Cedar - Juniperus virginiana

Common Name: Easter Red Cedar
Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Moist , Dry, Average/Adaptable
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 12-20 feet
Wildlife: Birds
Berry Color: Blue
Description: An evergreen tree that grows 40-50 feet high by 8-20 feet wide. Can handle very poor sandy soils; acidic to basic. This plant likes full sun. Great for screens and specimen plantings. Cedar waxwings love the fruit, chickadees love the cover and the exfoliating bark makes great nesting material. It is dioecious.