Brodie Southern Red Cedar is a picturesque fast-growing coniferous tree with a narrow pyramidal form. The fine-textured aromatic scale-like foliage is dark green with light bronzing in winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America: GA Native
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Height:
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30' - 45'
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Spread:
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10' - 15'
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Spacing:
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12'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, Privacy Screen, Windbreaker.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Ninebark, Catmint
Image: David J. Stang, Juniperus virginiana var. silicola Brodie 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
