Southern Red Cedar | Field Grown 10'
Disclaimer: Please note that not all plants and trees are permitted in all residential areas. Homeowners are responsible for consulting their Homeowners Association (HOA) rules to ensure compliance before planting.
You may be surprised to learn that the Southern Red Cedar is not, in fact, a Cedar. It is actually part of the hardy juniper family native to Florida, soft in appearance, with feathery emerald green foliage that remains a lush green year round and requires little maintenance. Itās one of several evergreen species grown on Florida Christmas tree farms. Though most Southern Red Cedars are pyramidal in shape and are foliated to the ground, as they age, they can become more open, revealing a textured trunk, flat top, and irregular shape. Some specimens reach 40 feet high, though most grow to be between 25 - 30 feet tall. Its dense foliage plays an important role as a nesting and roosting cover for birds and other wildlife.
Southern Red Cedar grows best in full to partial sun with well-drained sandy soils. While Southern Red Cedars are beautiful when placed along a path or driveway, they also make a great choice for a tall hedge that offers both privacy and a break from high winds or as a single planting.
Mature Height:
30 to 45 feet
Mature Spread:
20 to 30 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, loam, clay, acidic, alkaline, well-drained
Drought Tolerance:
High
Salt Tolerance:
High
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Hardiness Zone:
8a - 10b
Scientific Name
:
Juniperus silicicola
Pollinator Friendly:
No
Features:
Drought tolerant; Good for privacy; Low maintenance
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