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Posted 05/05/2023 in Tree

Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'

A colorful, fast growing pyramidal form of the native red cedar. The feathery bluish foliage broadens the palette for screens or as a specimen. During cooler temperatures, its foliage turns purple, attracting attention in the winter landscape.

Post Details

Latin Name
Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
Common Name
Burkii Eastern Red Cedar
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
10-25 ft
Spread
4-10 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems.

Plant Story

A colorful, fast growing pyramidal form of the native red cedar. The feathery bluish foliage broadens the palette for screens or as a specimen. During cooler temperatures, its foliage turns purple, attracting attention in the winter landscape.

Special Care Instructions

Don't plant near apple trees. The cultivar has a columnar to narrow form with needle-like, scale-like

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