Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) - Plant Identification

Common name: Eastern redcedar
Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana
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[rmschindler]

Ahhh, that sweet relief when someone talks about proper spelling.

[allygosser]

It’s very interesting how these trees are used as a wind barrier.

[nilog]

Has a high flammability warning. Do not plant near your house.

[coltonpuett]

I have heard of juniper berries being used for their fragrance, but I had no idea that they could be used to produce alcohol.

[allieragsdale]

These trees are very beautiful and have a different fragrance that is beautiful

[calebr]

Its so interesting that the trees can be male, female, or both.

[annabellegaines]

Wow, I had no idea this tree was used to make pencils very cool!

[joeybilodeau]

It is very interesting to learn alcohol can be produced from the berry of the tree.

[peytontilley]

I think it is super interesting that you can produce alcohol from the berries of the redcedar.

[dustindelmoro]

It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern U.S.

[kaitlynknight]

Can be transplanted as a balled and burlapped or container grown plant.

[josiepesiri]

Typically lives to be the ripe old age of 150

[MJ-ccuf]

Gin...although the berries are used for flavoring.

[stephaniestrobel]

I think its Berries are used to make gin.

[lexieworley]

used by tribes in purification and rituals

[sarah-catherinesmiddy]

Not an actual cedar it is a juniper, use genus name, Juniperus to remember and identify this plant.