Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 2-9, that matures to about 30-65 ft × 8-25 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. It attracts butterflies, moths and pollinators, stands up well to deer, drought and poor soil.

USDA zones

2-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

30-65 ft × 8-25 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths, Pollinators, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Poor soil, Salt

Native to

Eastern North America