red cedar
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
For Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'), watering should be done twice a week during the summer months, and once a week during the winter months. In the summer, the soil should be kept lightly moist. In the winter, the plant will require only occasional watering, when the soil begins to dry out. The key is to water deeply, but not too often. Too much water can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Red cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor') can do best in full sun exposure, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day for best growth. While they are drought-tolerant plants, they will need extra water during dry spells and can benefit from a light misting when humidity is low. As red cedars do best in an acidic environment, apply a soil amendment such as compost or mulch to keep the soil lightly acidic.
pruning
Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor') should be pruned twice a year. In early spring, the tree should be trimmed by no more than 1-third its size, focusing on removing any dead or damaged branches. In late summer, remove any remaining dead wood and also cut back by up to 1-third, if needed, to control the size and shape of the tree. Make sure to use sharp pruners or shears to make clean cuts and always prune from the bottom up.
