Eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana)
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Type
Conifer
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Juniperus virginiana
Common English name: Eastern redcedar
Other names: Eastern juniper, red juniper
French name: Genévrier de Virginie
Habitat
Exist on dry sandy soils and rocky ridges.
Other notes
Often found in pastures and abandoned fields.
Hardiness zone(s)
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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