Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire'
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Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: red cedar
Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Cupressaceae
Zone: 2 to 9
Height: 15 to 30 feet
Spread: 5 to 15 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: 
Bloom Description: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerates: Dry Soil, Shallow, Rocky Soil, Drought, Air Pollution, Black Walnuts, Deer
Uses: Erosion Control

Culture

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils. Also tolerant of wind and of many city air pollutants. Intolerant of wet soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics

This eastern red cedar cultivar is a dense, compact-pyramidal, symmetrical tree with ascending branching which grows 15-30' tall. Features bright green foliage which is attractive year-round. Male cultivar.

Problems

Susceptible to bagworms and cedar apple rust. Resists Phomopsis twig blight.

Garden Uses

Specimen. Mass for windbreaks or screens. Avoid planting near apple trees or apple orchards.

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