Eastern Red Cedar

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the timeless beauty of Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii', also known as Burk's Eastern Red Cedar. This remarkable evergreen tree offers a strong, upright, and somewhat pyramidal growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscaping needs, including privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a striking specimen plant. 'Burkii' boasts attractive blue-green needles that maintain their color exceptionally well throughout the year, even in the coldest winter months. Its dense foliage provides year-round interest and shelter for local wildlife. Small, silvery-blue berry-like cones add further ornamental appeal. Remarkably adaptable and low-maintenance, this cultivar thrives in a wide range of conditions, tolerating poor soils, drought, and urban environments once established. Its rugged nature coupled with its refined appearance make it a top contender for both residential and commercial projects seeking enduring beauty with minimal fuss.

Care & maintenance

Generally low maintenance. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant. Requires minimal pruning; prune only to shape or remove dead/damaged branches, typically in late winter or early spring.