Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Eastern red cedar, also known as Red juniper, Aromatic cedar
The Eastern Red Cedar is a coniferous evergreen native to North America. Its juniper berries provide essential winter nourishment for birds. The tree's wood is prized for its rot resistance, making it ideal for fencing, and it's also used in closets and chests due to its natural ability to repel moths.
Key Facts About Eastern red cedar
Attributes of Eastern red cedar
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
5 m to 30 m
Spread
8 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Eastern red cedar
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Cypress
Genus
Junipers
Species
Eastern red cedar
Toxicity
Ingestion