Southern Red Cedar
Growth may be poor in landscapes which are over irrigated.
Southern red cedar. Plants are difficult to transplant due to a coarse root system except when quite small. Though most southern red cedars are pyramidal in shape and are foliated to the ground as they age they can become more open revealing a textured trunk flat top and. Planted in full sun or partial shade southern redcedar will easily grow on a variety of soils including clay. Red cedar juniperus virginiana is a lovely florida native that adds year round greenery and texture to your landscape.
With attractive dense foliage it s often used as a wind break or a screen. Sometimes referred to as the coast juniper southern red cedar are tolerant of salt drought and wind. Stately and handsome this tree s natural symmetry is perfect for neat freaks who like everything manicured and just so. Silicicola and the lumber is also likely to be similar as well.
The magnificent southern red cedar is a low maintenance tree that makes an elegant statement in south florida home landscapes. Water until well established and then forget about the tree.