PlantFiles: Silver Eastern Redcedar
Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca'

I bought mine from the local parks and recreation department-- it was a good sized specimen at 4' tall. This Kansas native is hardy...but it is not highly regarded by local nurseries as I could not obtain one through a nursery here. The closest relative sold in nurseries is the Canaerti Juniper, which has a much denser, more sculpted look that most people prefer. I just liked the idea of growing something native to Kansas. Some say Juniperus Virginiana can be "invasive" since it self propagates here quite readily, but I have not experienced any problems. This tree can get quite large and older specimens are often seen growing in cemeteries and old ranches. By the time they are large they are great climbing trees for kids. Long lived tree--- Some of the oldest specimens are in the hundreds of years.

Uses: Urban tolerant, bonsai, Screen
native to North America

Fine textured leaves. Its summer foliage is Silver-green
Grow in full sun for best canopy, but tolerate partial shade.
Soil tolerance from sand to clay and acidic to alkaline pH Range: 4.5 to 8.5
Drought and salt tolerant, roots are non invasive and is free of serious pests
susceptible to breakage
Attract birds