Accepted Symbol
JUVI
Symbol
JUVI
Scientific Name
Juniperus Virginiana
Common Name
Eastern Redcedar
Category
Gymnosperm
Genus
Juniperus
Family
Cupressaceae
Family Symbol
CUPRES
Family Common Name
Cypress Family
Fact Sheets
Plant Guides
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Green
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Dense
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
White
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Single Stem
Growth Rate
Slow
Height At Base Age
25
Maximum Feet
50
Height
Yes
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Conical
Resprout Ability
Slight
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
High
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Drought Tolerance
High
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Low
Frost Free Days
140
Hedge Tolerance
Medium
Moisture Use
Low
Ph Minimum
4.7
Ph Maximum
8.0
Planting Density Per Acre
300
Maximum
1200
Precipitation Minimum
15
Precipitation Maximum
68
Root Depth
20
Minimum Inches
Low
Salinity Tolerance
Intermediate
Shade Tolerance
-43
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
43600
Seed Spread Rate
Rapid
Seedling Vigor
Low
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
None
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
Yes
Fodder Product
No
Fuelwood Product
Medium
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
Yes
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
Yes
Protein Potential
Low
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
Yes
