#7 Juniperus Virg Taylor/ Upright Juniper Native (TN)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’

COMMON NAME: Eastern Red Cedar (Juniper)

GARDEN SIZE: 30 ft. x 3 ft.

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 3-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Average, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Does not tolerate wet feet.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, columnar, and densely-branched conifer

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Green with a blueish hue scale-like needles

CARE: Tolerates pruning very well. The ideal time is February or March, but they can be pruned any time. Prefers poor soil, so fertilizing isn’t recommended. Could be mulched in the spring if desired.