Eastern Redcedar

About this plant

The Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a resilient and adaptable evergreen tree prized for its dense, conical to columnar form and attractive, scale-like foliage that ranges from green to blue-green, often developing a bronzy hue in winter. This sturdy conifer provides excellent year-round screening, windbreak protection, and a naturalistic aesthetic. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the Eastern Redcedar is a vital component of many ecosystems. It offers critical shelter and nesting sites for birds and small wildlife, and its distinctive blue berries are a significant food source during the colder months. 'A Cut Above' proudly recommends the Eastern Redcedar for sustainable landscaping, naturalized areas, or as a strong, low-maintenance evergreen accent. Its tolerance for a wide range of conditions makes it a reliable choice for successful plantings.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a variety of soils, including poor and dry conditions. Prefers full sun for best growth and density. Requires minimal pruning, primarily for shaping or removing damaged branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.