Eastern Red Cedar

Planted March 3, 2024

Names

Common Names
Eastern redcedar, Red cedar, Southern redcedar, Pencil Cedar, Silver Cedar, Red juniper, Virginian juniper, Carolina cedar, Silver East, Cedar oil tree, Virginia cedar

Growth

Height
6-20 feet (216–787 inches)
Spread
96 to 240 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Yellow, greenish, dark blue
Foliage Color
Blue-green to gray-green
Fall Foliage Color
purplish hues

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun, with tolerance for partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, preferably loam, sandy loam, or clay loam, with a slightly acidic pH range of 5.0–6.5
Soil Drainage
Well-draining to moderately draining soil
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen needle
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts birds and butterflies, moths, and other pollinators; supports larval development and provides habitat for insects. Does not specifically attract hummingbirds or bees.

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