Juniperus virginiana-Eastern red cedar

Description

Slow growing, medium sized conifer tolerant of poor sandy and salty soils; found growing on the coastline here in southern Maine, the further south you go the more common it becomes inland. Does best in full sun, seems to languish in shady spots. The Marginal Way seaside trail in Ogunquit, Maine has a number of old specimens flanking the trail that you can go see. There is even a grove of them where you can sit and watch the ocean roll by. Male and female plants; fruit stays on through the winter, which serves as a critical food source for overwintering birds.

18″-24″ high, 2.5 gallon pot size