Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

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Family: Cupressaceae

Latin Name: Juniperus virginiana L.

Common Name: Eastern Red Cedar

General Description: An evergreen, medium-sized tree that can reach a height of about 18 m (60 ft) but is often much smaller

Geographical Distribution: Throughout the eastern United States, west to Colorado

Ecological Distribution: Can be found on a variety of sites except for those in which the forest a dense canopy

Mycorrhizal Status: Endomycorrhizal

Additional Information:   USDA


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