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Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola (Small) J. Silba

Southern red-cedar, Southern redcedar

Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)

USDA Symbol: juvis

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Evergreen aromatic tree with narrow or spreading crown, lower branches drooping; sometimes forming thickets.

This southeastern coastal relative of Eastern Red Cedar is distinguished by its often drooping foliage and smaller berries and is planted as an ornamental. The wood is similarly used for fenceposts, cedar chests, cabinetwork, and carvings. The Latin name silicola means growing in sand.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Blue
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC
Native Distribution: Chiefly near coast, from North Carolina south to Florida and west to SE. Texas; near sea level.
Native Habitat: Stream/river banks, Near lakes or ponds, Swamps, Marshes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Acid-based.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Attractive
Use Wildlife: Cover, Nesting site, Seeds-granivorous birds, Seeds-Small mammals.
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Olive butterfly.

Bibliography

Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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