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| Identification |
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Genus
Juniperus
Species
virginiana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Virginia juniper
red cedar
Eastern red cedar
Family
CUPRESSACEAE
Specimen number
S13933
Data source
Allergy p261;ColorNat p11;DyeFib p51;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
100'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The roots of Juniperus virginiana as well as the berries have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Purple is the most typical color produced by Virginia juniper (also known as red cedar and Eastern red cedar). This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It does well in dry soils. This species is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - Apr 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. Hay fever season usually extends from March to April.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Roots
Berries
Dye color
purple
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Juniperus virginiana is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Eastern and Southern US and Canada. Virginia juniper (in some places called red cedar and Eastern red cedar) most likely originates from Canada and US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Juniperus virginiana is a woody perennial. Virginia juniper (locally known in some parts as red cedar and Eastern red cedar) is evergreen.
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