Eastern Redcedar

 

Common Name	Eastern Redcedar
Scientific Name	Juniperus virginiana
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	slow-growing evergreen; provides food and cover for wildlife; host plant for butterflies; male and female trees; often found on limestone-derived soils