Eastern Redcedar
Juniperus virginiana
Wildlife Value
High food value to songbirds, particularly grosbeaks and cedar waxwings. Important escape and nesting cover for songbirds and game birds. Use caution near apple trees as juniper is the alternate host for apple rust. Native to central and eastern United States.
| Growth form | pyramidal to irregular |
| Crown density | dense |
| Size | 15 to 20' high 10 to 20' spread |
| Drought resistance |
excellent |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | slow |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
to 7,500 feet |
| Soil conditions |
tolerates alkaline and salts well; does well on most soils |
| Possible insect problems |
spider mites |
| Possible disease problems |
rust |
| Wildlife value | high: song and game birds; hoofed browsers, good cover |
| Seasonal color | rusty red |
| Miscellany | very adaptable to site conditions; excellent windbreak species |