Eastern Red Cedar

Eastern Red Cedar trees can grow on a variety of soils. Typically, the trunk is straight and the tree has a pointed, dense, conical crown that may be varied or irregular, depending on ecotype or competing vegetation. The wood of the Red Cedar is fragrant and is used extensively for furniture. It is the primary species in most windbreaks. Birds devour the fruit. The fruit, or cone, is berrylike and dark blue. Its deep roots and small leaf surface make it very drought resistant. The Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus Virginiana, is a small to medium-sized aromatic evergreen tree. The foliage is bright green to dark green. ... get more information