Juniperus virginiana

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

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Screen, seashore, specimen, street tree
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Blue, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Columnar, oval, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive