.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Eastern Redcedar Juniperus virginiana Description A hardy evergreen conifer featuring dense, scale-like foliage and a conical shape. It is drought tolerant and provides year-round color and texture to landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, small specimen trees, and foundation planting in garden landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Eastern Redcedar Juniperus virginiana Common Name: Eastern Redcedar Size & Growth: Typically 10-20 ft tall with a spread of 8-15 ft; slow to moderate growth Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Scale-like, dense evergreen Bloom Time: N/A (coniferous) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with proper root pruning Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not suitable Grows Well With: Arizona cypress, junipers, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, spacing adequately for growth. Soil Moisture: Dry to medium moisture levels; drought tolerant once established Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or clay soils but well-drained Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove any dead or crossing branches Winter Care: Protect young plants from harsh winter winds and extreme cold Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Ensure proper watering during first year; mulch to retain soil moisture