Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire'

Eastern Red Cedar, Silver Cedar, Burk Eastern Red Cedar, Silver Eastern Red Cedar

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 2B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Screen, specimen
Height 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Spread 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Columnar, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive