Eastern Red Cedar
Scientific Name:Juniperus virginiana
Common Name Synonyms: Red Cedar


NOTES: Most widespread conifer in eastern North America, often first to invade a field or meadow. Favors alkaline soils. Berries (actually cones) used in a number of tinctures and tonics, the most well known of those being gin. Dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants).

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Eastern Red Cedar
Genus species: Juniperus virginiana
Common Names: Eastern Red Cedar
Red Cedar
Family Name: Cupressaceae  
Shrubs or trees; cone-bearing.
Seed Type: Gymnosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Tree
CNC Habitat: Krippendorf Arboretum
Nature Playscape
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom:  
The highlighted month(s) in this chart indicate when the plant has been observed blooming.
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