Red Cedar
Red cedar is an evergreen tree that grows between 25 and 45 feet tall, displaying a diverse range of forms, including oval, columnar, and pyramidal. It can spread 20 to 30 feet when grown in a sunny location. In northern climates, its foliage develops a brownish tint during the winter. This tree is often used for windbreaks or screens. Female trees produce blue, berry-like fruit that attract birds, which help disperse seeds along farm fences and abandoned fields.
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Wholesale Only
1 Gallon
$4.00
3 Gallon
$8.00
7 Gallon
$22.00
15 Gallon
$50.00
Red cedar is a versatile, resilient tree with numerous applications in landscapes and forestry. Its adaptability and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to various environments.
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana
Common Name: Red Cedar
Hardiness Zones: 2A through 9B
Height: 25 to 45 feet
Spread: 20-30 ft wide
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Bark: Reddish-brown to gray, thin, and peeling
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Clay, sand, loam, alkaline, acidic, well-drained
Wildlife Value: Blue, berry-like fruit that attract birds,
Why Choose Red Cedar?
Durability & Hardiness
Thrives in a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam, and tolerates drought and high salt conditions, making it ideal for coastal and inland environments.
Low Maintenance
Requires minimal pruning and care once established, with strong resistance to pests and diseases.
Windbreak & Privacy Screen
Often used in windbreaks and as a natural screen due to its dense growth and evergreen nature.
Versatile Use
Suitable for Christmas trees, urban landscapes, and large-scale conservation efforts like reforestation.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Red Cedar
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single red cedar can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 6,723 miles.
A single red cedar can absorb enough stormwater to fill 766 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single red cedar removes as much air pollution as the weight of 145 smartphones.
Central Florida Lands and Timber Nursery, LLC. is a wholesale nursery specializing in a wide array of trees and shrubs. With an inventory of over 2 million trees and shrubs, CFLTN, LCC can meet the needs of customers, whether it be reforestation, mitigation, or landscaping.
Phone
(386) 294-1211
Address
3087 North County Road 53 Mayo, Florida 32066