Eastern Red Cedar Seedlings

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) - Naturally Grown Plug Seedlings

What You Get:
Choose the ideal size for your planting project:

• An all-naturally grown plug seedling, 6-12 inches in size.
• Also available as a larger 18+ inch plug seedling with a substantial 20 cubic inch rootball, providing a more established start.

Our unwavering commitment means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are ever used. This ensures you receive a healthier, more robust tree for your landscape, while also supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment. For comprehensive details on our natural growing practices and the superior quality of our trees, please visit our About Our Trees & Plants page.

When You Get It:
Your seedlings will be carefully shipped during the optimal planting season – either Spring or Fall – based on your specific agricultural zone. You'll have the opportunity to select your preferred shipping season during checkout to ensure ideal planting conditions. Refer to our Shipping Schedule for important order and delivery information.

Volume Pricing Discount Available! Inquire about special pricing for larger orders.

Product Information:
The Unrivaled Hardiness of the Eastern Red Cedar
Meet the Eastern Red Cedar ( Juniperus virginiana ), a truly hardy and versatile evergreen that, while often mistaken for a true cedar, proudly belongs to the Juniper family of trees. Native to Northeastern North America, its remarkable resilience has led to its widespread and successful cultivation in the Wyoming and Colorado areas, where it's highly valued for its adaptability and multiple uses.

Thrives Where Others Fail: This extraordinary evergreen truly shines in challenging conditions. It performs best in dry soils and full sunlight, boasting an incredible tolerance to extreme cold and prolonged drought. While it may not be the fastest-growing evergreen, its unparalleled ability to survive and adapt to almost any landscape where other trees might falter gives it a distinct and valuable advantage.

Key Landscape & Environmental Benefits:

• Exceptional Windbreaks & Shelter: The Eastern Red Cedar is a premier choice for creating effective windbreaks and providing vital animal shelter. Its dense foliage offers excellent year-round cover for deer, small animals, and numerous bird species.
  
  
• Bird-Friendly & Ecological Value: Birds particularly love the small, attractive berries it produces, making it an excellent addition for attracting and supporting local wildlife.
  
  
• Drought & Cold Tolerant: Its natural hardiness makes it an ideal drought-tolerant evergreen and cold-hardy tree for arid and exposed sites, requiring minimal long-term maintenance.
  
  
• Natural Insect Repellent Wood: The wood of mature Eastern Red Cedars has been historically valued for various uses, famously possessing a natural ability to repel insects, adding another unique benefit to this versatile tree.
  
  
• Adaptable to Diverse Soils: While preferring dry conditions, it can establish itself in a variety of challenging soil types.

Choose the Eastern Red Cedar for a low-maintenance, resilient, and wildlife-friendly evergreen solution that will thrive in your landscape for years to come.