pencil cedar

Also known as: cedar oil tree; eastern red cedar; red cedar; Virginia cedar

A cone-shaped or columnar evergreen tree with mid-to dark green needle-like foliage. As a mature specimen of 15-30m (50-100ft) it is well-branched with peeling brown bark. Small round blue-green fruits appear in autumn.

Scientific classification

Species: pencil cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conifers · Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of pencil cedar

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of pencil cedar

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pencil cedar care guide

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

Fertilizing

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.