Also known as red cedar, eastern redcedar, eastern juniper, red juniper, pencil cedar, aromatic cedar, silver cedar, burk eastern red cedar, and southern redcedar. Perennial in USDA zones 3-9.
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| Habit/Size | up to 65 feet tall |
| Germination | Stratify (warm) 30 days, then stratify (cold) for 90-120 days. Scarification aids in germination. |
| Requirements | Tolerant of most soil types and pH levels and can grow in highly alkaline soils. Requires full sun. Medium water needs. |
| Zones | USDA zones 3-9 |
| Life Cycle | evergreen tree |
| Uses | edible (fruit)*, medicinal*, utility (dye, essential oils, insecticide, repellant, soap, wood) |
| Notes | All parts of Juniperus virginiana may be toxic, and should always be avoided by pregnant woman. |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Juniperus virginiana is dioecious (each flower is either male or female, but only one sex exists per plant). It is not self-fertile so both male and female plants must be grown together for harvesting seeds. |
| Seed Storage | Store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F). |
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