Redcedar

=== AKA- ===
Common Cedar, Juniper, Virginia Juniper, Delcore's Juniper, Delcore's Cypress
=== Entry ===
Redcedar is not a cedar. In fact, it is actually a Juniper, which is a member of the Cypress family. Commonly known as a bushy shrub, this tree's sizes can vary greatly. Most specimens reach 15-25' feet as a single trunked bush, or small tree. But believe it or not, some specimens are capable of growing 50' tall! They have a beautiful blue-green spikey foliage. Fall foliage turns lime green, orange then brown. The tree is evergreen, but does seasonally loose leaves on occasion. This is likely to occur in spring after the new foliage had formed. Redcedar is known for its red peeling bark, which is only showy on mature trees. They grow small pine cones in fall. Some specimens will have blue berry like cones. (females) Male Redcedars have pollen cones that release pollen in the spring. Redcedars are native to the eastern US, and do not have invasive tendencies except in the most favorable conditions. Full sun, open fields. The trees make a great ornamental, can be trimmed to be a hedge, and or a even a houseplant. They are usually pretty good with transplants. They are slow growing, and will only grow a few inches per year. Growth usually begins in April, or when temps rise over around 60. They will grow almost anywhere. They're mot common in fields and roadsides. They also commonly grow on forest edges. They can take over minimally controlled or uncontrolled ares. 
=== Quick stats ===
# 5-15' as a shrub- can grow up to 40-50' as a tree. 
# Evergreen … Conifer
# Native Species
# Unique foliage. Has flat scale needles or awl like spines. 
# Red peeling bark (this trees famous for it)
Category:Nature
Category:Trees and Shrubs