Eastern redcedar, Red cedar, Southern redcedar, Pencil Cedar, Silver Cedar, Red juniper, Virginian juniper, Carolina cedar, Silver East, Cedar oil tree, Virginia cedar
Growth
Height
6-20 feet (216–787 inches)
Spread
96 to 240 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate
Appearance
Bloom Color
Yellow, greenish, dark blue
Foliage Color
Blue-green to gray-green
Fall Foliage Color
purplish hues
Environment
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun, with tolerance for partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, preferably loam, sandy loam, or clay loam, with a slightly acidic pH range of 5.0–6.5
Soil Drainage
Well-draining to moderately draining soil
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen needle
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts birds and butterflies, moths, and other pollinators; supports larval development and provides habitat for insects. Does not specifically attract hummingbirds or bees.