Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
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
  
Russia/Siberia
  
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
  
Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
7-1
  
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
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
2,330.00 cm
  
16
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
  
Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Blue
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Scale-like imbricate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
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
  
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
  
MICROBIOTA decussata
  
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
  
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
  
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
  
माइक्रोबायोटा
  
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Mikrobiota
  
In French
Red Cedar Orient
  
microbiote
  
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
  
microbiota
  
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
  
μικροχλωρίδας
  
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
  
microbiota
  
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
  
mikroflory
  
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Microbiota
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Microbiota
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Mirini
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available