Eastern Red Cedar Trees for Sale
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana
The Eastern Red Cedar is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It has a straight, fluted trunk and a dense, narrow crown of dark green foliage. This tree is known for its screening capabilities and its ability to attract wildlife, as it produces blue berries. It is native to the northern and eastern parts of Texas and is often used as a windbreak.
The foliage of the Eastern Red Cedar Tree varies in shades of green and may develop a purple to brownish cast during the winter months. These trees require full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth. They can tolerate a wide range of soil pH and are adaptable to dry, rocky conditions. However, they become open and leggy in shaded areas. It is important to note that Eastern Red Cedar Trees are susceptible to cedar-apple rust.
In terms of their range, they are scattered throughout East Texas, stretching north and west to Wichita county and south to Colorado county. You can identify the Eastern Red Cedar Tree by its dark green, scale-like leaves that clasp the twig in four ranks, giving the appearance of a square twig. The fruit of the Eastern Red Cedar is a dark blue, berry-like cone with a waxy coating and sweet flesh enclosing one or two seeds. The bark of the tree is thin, reddish-brown, and peels off in long, shredding strips, while the wood has a distinct red or red-brown heartwood and white sapwood. The wood is aromatic, soft, strong, even-textured, and highly durable, making it suitable for various applications such as posts, poles, millwork, paneling, and pencils.




