Red Cedar

Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Foliage: Evergreen
  • Height: 30 - 50 feet
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: January February October November
  • Sun Exposure: Sun
  • Spacing: 10-20 feet on center

Culture

Prefers alkaline soil.

Wildlife

Fruits eaten by many songbirds. Nesting cover for many birds. Larval plant for several butterflies.

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