Southern Red Cedar Tree | 10 Live Plants | Juniperus virginiana Silicicola | Fast Growing Evergreen Hardy Trees
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| Management number | 214754819 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $30.79 | Model Number | 214754819 | ||
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You may be surprised to learn that the Southern Red Cedar is not, in fact, a Cedar at all. In reality, it is a part of the hardy juniper family. Though these ÒcedarsÓ are tough at heart, theyÕre soft in appearance, with feathery emerald green foliage that remains a lush green year round and requires very little maintenance. Sometimes referred to as the Coast Juniper, Southern Red Cedar are tolerant of salt, drought, and wind. They prefer well drained, sandy soils and grow well in full to partial sun. Though most Southern Red Cedars are pyramidal in shape and are foliated to the ground, as they age, they can become more open, revealing a textured trunk, flat top, and irregular shape. While Southern Red Cedars are beautiful when placed along a path or driveway.
- You may be surprised to learn that the Southern Red Cedar is not, in fact, a Cedar at all. In reality, it is a part of the hardy juniper family.
- Though these ÒcedarsÓ are tough at heart, theyÕre soft in appearance, with feathery emerald green foliage that remains a lush green year round and requires very little maintenance.
- Sometimes referred to as the Coast Juniper, Southern Red Cedar are tolerant of salt, drought, and wind. They prefer well drained, sandy soils and grow well in full to partial sun.
- Though most Southern Red Cedars are pyramidal in shape and are foliated to the ground, as they age, they can become more open, revealing a textured trunk, flat top, and irregular shape.
- While Southern Red Cedars are beautiful when placed along a path or driveway. They also make a great choice for a tall hedge that offers both privacy and a break from high winds or as a single planting.
| Color | Green |
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| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Brand Name | Florida Foliage |
| Style Name | 10 Plants |
| Unit Count | 10.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Florida Foliage |
| Moisture Needs | Drought Tolerant Once Established |
| Number of Pieces | 10 |
| Material Features | Evergreen Tree |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Expected Plant Height | 40 Feet |
| Expected Blooming Period | The Southern Red Cedar does not have a traditional bloom period in the way flowering plants do. Instead, as a coniferous evergreen, it produces seed cones. These cones generally mature in a single season. |
| Expected Planting Period | Year-Round |
| Product Care Instructions | The Southern Red Cedar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, tolerating a range from sandy to clay. It's drought-resistant once established, requiring minimal watering. Regular pruning isn't necessary, but if desired, do so in late winter. Protect young trees from extreme cold. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth. |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Shrub & Hedge |
| Other Special Features of the Product | The Southern Red Cedar known botanically as Juniperus virginiana var silicicola stands out with its aromatic wood and foliage and attractive reddish-brown bark It adapts well to various soils and is drought tolerant making it ideal for xeriscaping This tree is also valued for providing wildlife habitat and serving as an effective windbreak or privacy screen Notably resistant to cedar apple rust it is used ornamentally and for its wood in cedar chests and closet linings. |
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