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Juniperus virginiana, commonly called Eastern red cedar, is native to eastern
North America, from Canada to Florida. It
typically occurs on limestone bluffs and glades, wood margins, fields, pastures
and fence rows. It is a broadly conical, sometimes columnar, dense, evergreen
conifer with horizontal branching that typically grows to 30-65’ tall. Gray to
reddish-brown bark exfoliates in thin shreddy strips on mature trees. Trunks
are often fluted at the base. Heartwood is light brown and aromatic, and is
commonly used for cedar chests. Dark blue green scale-like foliage. Foliage may
turn brown-green in winter. Cultivars of this species often retain better
foliage color in winter. This is a dioecious species (separate male and female
trees). Female trees produce round, gray to blackish-green berry-like cones
(1/4” diameter) that ripen in fall the first year. Berry-like cones are
attractive to many birds. Easily grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained
soils in full sun. The berries are used to make gin. The heartwood is light
brown and aromatic, contrasted by the white sapwood, and is commonly used for
cedar chests. It is used to make pencils and so it is also called the pencil
cedar. The wood is also often used to make fence posts and rails as it is
naturally rot resistant. It also repels insects, lending to its appeal
for use in clothing storage and pet bedding. The Eastern red cedar is easily
grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It will
tolerate a wide range of soils and growing conditions, from swamps to dry rocky
glades and is tolerant of sandy soils and saline soils. It can even grow
on seemingly barren soils that few other plants can tolerate. It prefers
moist soils. It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the
eastern U.S.
Growing Instructions
The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in
the fall for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate
winter conditions and to break their dormancy.
1. Place the seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a
refrigerator for two months.
2. Fill a pot with potting soil. Use a pot that has drainage holes in
the base.
3. Sow the seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the container and leave it to drain.
5. Put the pot in a warm, sunny area.
6. Water the pot regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet.
7. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
Samuel (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Mateo (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.
Ryan (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Nolan (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Alan (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful