Eastern Redcedar Pencil Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · native

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Quick Facts

Height
40–50 ft
Spread
26 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 2a–8b
Bloom Time
Non-flowering
Fall Color
Plum
Origin
eastern and central North America to Rocky Mountains; the
Watch for this season
RustHigh

Aecial Stage (Alternate Host)

Active Below-ground Growth

Growing Season Stress Expression

AphidModerate

Spring Colonization

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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.