Juniperus virginiana

Characteristics
Gymnosperms
Cupressaceae
Juniperus
Juniperus virginiana L.
Eastern Red Cedar; Red Cedar
tree
2
**
Native TN[SNR] KY[SNR] (State Rank) G5T5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Duration
Perennial
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
tree
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
evergreen
Leaf Fragrance
Yes; coniferous; pine
Leaf Petiole Type
sessile
Leaf Rank
2-ranked; decussate
Leaf Type
scale-like
Leaf Venation
one-veined
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone
Perianth Present
No
Soil Composition
Mineral; Organic
Soil pH
Alkaline; Circumneutral
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Clay; Cobble; Gravel; Loam; Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Woody
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Pinales
Juniperus
Juniperus virginiana L. - Eastern Red Cedar; Red Cedar
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 3
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 13
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 13
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 13
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 13
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 2
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 2
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 2
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 20
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 20
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 20
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 20
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 18
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Sunny Fleming View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 21
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 21
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - 19
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Theo Witsell View Full Size