Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca' /Silver Eastern Redcedar

Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca'   / Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca'
Old, original plants on the Louisiana State Capitol ground in Baton Rouge
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Old, original plants on the Louisiana State Capitol ground in Baton Rouge

Branch of this redcedar with silvery-gray foliage

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Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca'
Common Name: Silver Eastern Redcedar
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Needleleaf
Height: 30-50 feet
Spread: 20- 30 feet
Fruit present: Fall, Winter
Fruit color: Black
Light Exposure: Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth: Slow
Water Requirement: Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: Foliage of two kinds on this and other Juniperus virginiana cultivars--one is scalelike and appressed and the other is needle shaped and spreading. It has a picturesque form and used for accent, screening, and for wildlife purposes. Valued for the silver-green foliage.