Buy the Eastern Red Cedar. This tree is native to huge areas of the east of Rocky Mountains. It is a very nice utility tree and can grow as tall as 60 ft. and 15-20 feet broad with age. A Cedar holds its dense foliage low at the ground that is extremely helpful for screening. The species usually boasts scale like dark green needles which are present throughout the year though they form a reddish tinge during winters. This tree needs full sun for growing tall and generally prefers moist well-draining rich soils. This tree is surprisingly adaptable and even will thrive in poor soils. This tree can also be pruned when needed. It is one of the most stunning trees that can be either used as screening property divider or landscape planting.
Uses
This tree is an excellent tree to use as a windbreaker and it provides food and shelter to birds. This tree has an abundance of uses. It is known as the columnar tree for the landscape planting; however it is excellent for screens and hedges. The wood of this tree is highly valued for its fragrance and rich red color.
Great looking trees will bring life to your lawn. The brilliant green colors will look wonderful during those cold winter months.
Plants that stay green all year long will add wonderful color to your landscape
The evergreen trees will look great while other plants and trees are dying out during those winter months. They will also attract several bird varieties for wildlife lovers.
Zone - 4-9
Mature Height: 40-50 ft.
Mature Width: 8-15 ft.
Growth/Year: 2-3 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to various Soils
Botanical Name: Juniperus Virginiana
Note: These are large Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs that must be shipped by the truck load. Please call for an estimate. For more information click here.