Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Eastern redcedar
Plant Form
Medium Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
40.0
Width (ft)
10.0 -
20.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, old fields, fencerows, and sandy soils of the Coastal Plain. Common throughout Virginia except at higher elevations in the mountains
Wildlife value
Provides winter cover. This plant supports Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) and imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae. Songbirds and small mammals eat the cones
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:
Large amounts may cause diarrhea
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
No
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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