Juniper, Taylor

Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'

Height: 15-20ft
Spread: 3-4ft
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Uses: Specimen, massing, borders, hedge
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Columnar, narrow
Other: Evergreen, deer resistant

Eastern red cedar is a very common tree found in Iowa and is appreciated for its use as a source of aromatic wood. Often the foliage is blue-green, aromatic, and arranged in scale-like leaves along the branches. Juniper berries may be present throughout the growing season. Junipers do best in average, well-drained soils in full sun. They are intolerant of wet conditions. 'Taylor' is a beautiful cultivar of red cedar with silvery-blue green foliage which can get bronze tones in autumn. Its narrow, columnar habit makes it an excellent choice for vertical accents or screens.

Juniperus virginiana is an Iowa native.