Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Family: Cupressaceae
Eastern Red Cedar grows in full sun and prefers adaptable, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 4.7-7.8, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Eastern Red Cedar as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to established tree size.
Plant Overview
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is listed in the Cupressaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial evergreen tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0222
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Eastern Red Cedar is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.7-7.8, and the listed hardiness range is 2-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 4.7-7.8
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to established tree size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to established tree size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.