tree · design plant record

Juniperus virginiana

Eastern red cedar

Evergreen structure and screening for a site with substantial canopy space.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

9.14–12.19 m (30–40 ft)

Spread at maturity

3.05–6.1 m (10–20 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

2–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Fit it to the site

Draining soil; avoid treating intermittent wet tolerance as permanent waterlogging.

Select the exact form: species trees grow much larger than many named landscape cultivars.

Keep the care in the decision

Check cedar-apple rust implications if growing susceptible apples nearby.

Origin & safety checks

South East Canada to Central & Eastern U.S.A., Mexico. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

The source flags poisonous parts. Do not ingest this ornamental plant. Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.