Eastern Red Cedar

Also known as Virginian Juniper, Eastern Juniper, Red Juniper, Pencil Cedar

Eastern red cedars are hardy, aromatic evergreens that rapidly colonize abandoned pastures and disturbed soils, acting as vital pioneer trees. Their dense, prickly foliage provides crucial winter shelter for songbirds, while their rot-resistant, fragrant red heartwood is highly prized for chests and fence posts. During late autumn, female trees produce abundant powdery-blue, berry-like cones that sustain wildlife through the coldest months.