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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

Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
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Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Blue Arrow, Hetzii, Robusta Green, Skyrocket