Eastern red cedar tree landscaping

One of our favorite trees, the Eastern Red Cedar is an amazing native evergreen that is AMAZING for attracting birds. Let me show you how and why to grow them!

Though many view Eastern Red Cedars, (Juniperus virginiana), as weeds in abandoned sites, we love the native Cedar for its sturdy evergreen structure in the landscape. In our native plant landscape designs, here at The Natural Garden we use Red Cedars as a dense native hedge or scattered in groups in savanna and meadow plantings. As…

When is a cedar not a cedar? When it’s an eastern redcedar. The name is a misnomer. This plant is actually a juniper, as its botanical name (Juniperus virginiana) indicates. True cedars belong to the Cedrus genus and are not…

Have you ever looked up into the boughs of an eastern red cedar in the early fall? It is alive with birds. Robins, mockingbirds, cedar wax wings, juncos, and other smaller birds will be feasting on the abundant fruits of this tree.

Found primarily in the United States east of the Rockies, eastern red cedars are members of the Cypress family. The following article contains information about caring for an eastern red cedar tree and other eastern red cedar facts.

Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar form and possibly the narrowest of the eastern red cedars. Discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling, this selection makes a great screen for tight spaces as well as a dramatic vertical element to any sunny landscape. A great substitute for Italian Cypress when designers need a narrow, vertical evergreen. Exceptional cold hardiness, but thrives in the UGA trial garden just north of the Florida…

If I were asked what I love most about this tree, I probably couldn't give just one attribute, but the first thing that comes to mind is how much I enjoy the pleasant fragrance the tree emits, and how its handsome stature makes a perfect Christmas tree. But then maybe it's because it's so beneficial to songbirds and other wildlife, protecting and feeding so many over winter. Or maybe it's how much history the tree has, or how it provides medicine for many.

Eastern Red Cedar To kick off the new year, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite trees with a new “Tree of the Month” series. January’s […]

What Is The Difference Between Eastern Red Cedar And Western Red Cedar? Eastern Red Cedar Embark on a captivating journey exploring “difference between eastern red cedar and western red cedar?”. Although they share a common name, these remarkable species boast unique benefits and attributes, charming not only gardeners but also woodworkers and nature lovers. In this article, we will dive deep into the fascinating realms of these incredible trees, examining their distinct appearances, natural…

Neil Sperry answers questions about Eastern red cedar as a hedge, starting plants indoors,...