Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Redcedar

• Eastern Redcedar, Southwest Ohio’s true native evergreen, is a large shrub or mid-sized tree with a shaggy, somewhat wild appearance.

• It has fragrant red bark and sharp blue-green needles.

• Female trees produce waxy blue berries that are popular with songbirds, especially the Cedar Waxwing.

• Needs full sun and well-drained soil but is highly adaptable to tough and infertile conditions.

• Deer resistant, drought tolerant and tolerant of urban conditions.