Life Span
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
2
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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40000
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
Rank: 28 (Overall)
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3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm
Rank: 43 (Overall)
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Thorns
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29% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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No - Needled Scale Garden Plants has it !
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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49% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Edible Fruit
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9% - Needled Scale Garden Plants
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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No - Needled Scale Garden Plants has it !
Fragrant Fruit
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4% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Fragrant Leaf
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65% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Fragrant Bark/Stem
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42% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Showy Foliage
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57% - Needled Scale Garden Plants
Showy Bark
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26% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Foliage Texture
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Evergreen
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No - Needled Scale Garden Plants has it !
Invasive
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
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25% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Attracts
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
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51% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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9% - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Used As Outdoor Plant
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All - Needled Scale Garden Plants have it !
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Clade
-
Tribe
Mirini
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
50
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27800
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