Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern Juniper, Red Juniper
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Evergreen
Height:
12 - 15m
Width:
2 - 6m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Tolerant
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
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Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Blue Arrow, Hetzii, Robusta Green, Skyrocket