Juniperus virginiana

Common Name

Eastern Red Cedar

Scientific Name

Juniperus virginiana

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

10

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Evergreen

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

50 feet

Crown Spread

20 feet

Limitations

  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Tolerant of tough conditions. Good as specimen, in groupings, hedges or screens.