Juniperus virginiana 'Cupressifolia'

Eastern Red Cedar, Silver Cedar, Burk Eastern Red Cedar, Silver Eastern Red Cedar

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Screen, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Blue, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Columnar
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive