Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)

A Rugged Native Evergreen with Year-Round Value

Add structure, resilience, and ecological benefits to your landscape with Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as Eastern Red Cedar. This hardy native evergreen is known for its dense foliage, aromatic wood, and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.

• Evergreen Beauty: Fine, scale-like foliage remains green year-round, providing structure and winter interest.

• Wildlife Benefits: Female trees produce bluish, berry-like cones that are a valuable food source for birds and small mammals. Dense branches provide excellent nesting and shelter.

• Fragrant & Durable Wood: Heartwood is aromatic, rot-resistant, and historically valued for cedar chests, fence posts, and furniture.

• Adaptable Growth: Grows 20–40 feet tall with a 10–20 foot spread, tolerating poor soils, drought, wind, and urban conditions.

• Pollinator & Habitat Support: Cones and foliage support a variety of bird species, while foliage can host moth and butterfly larvae.

• Hardy & Low-Maintenance: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Hardy in USDA Zones 2–9.

Perfect for windbreaks, privacy screens, or naturalized plantings, Juniperus virginiana combines beauty, durability, and essential wildlife value.