Eastern Redcedar Pencil Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · native

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
40–50 ft
Spread
26 ft
Growth Rate
Slow

Site Requirements

Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 2a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Bloom Time
Non-flowering
Fall Color
Plum
Origin
eastern and central North America to Rocky Mountains; the
Watch for this season
RustHigh

Uredinial Stage (Summer)

AphidHigh

Peak Population & Dispersal

Spring Population Buildup

Active Below-ground Growth

+ 3 more — see full disease and pest lists below

Diseases: Regionally Documented (12)

Pests: Regionally Documented (10)

Cultivars (1)
'Pendula'
Common name: Weeping RedcedarWeeping Eastern Juniper; Mature height: 30 ft
Data Maturity
Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.