EASTERN RED CEDAR Tree, Juniperus virginiana, 50 Tree Seeds FRESH Nov 2018! - $3 - (Lawrenceburg, TN)
Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana50 Tree Seeds ** Hand Picked Fresh November 2018 ** The Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a dense coniferous evergreen tree that is an unusually long lived species, with the potential to live over 850 years! This cedar tree has a pyramid shape which is excellent for windbreaks and screens. The tree matures at 40’ – 50’ (reaching heights of 80 feet) with an 8’ – 20’ spread. The Eastern Red Cedar has medium green foliage, likes full sun and will grow in a variety of soils including clay, very drought tolerant! Hardy in zones 2 – 9. Each berry (or cone) contains between one to three hard seeds. UsesOrnamental – Windbreaks, screens, Christmas trees, Bonsai trees.Wildlife – Their twigs and foliage are eaten extensively by hoofed browsers, but the chief attraction to wildlife is the bluish-black berry-like fruit, which are found on the female cedar trees. Many species of birds use the dense foliage of the cedar tree as roosting coverage.Wood – The fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish- to brownish-red heartwood is very fragrant, very light and very durable, even in contact with soil. Because of its rot resistance, the wood is used for fence posts. The aromatic wood is also avoided by moths, so it is in demand as lining for clothes chests and closets, often referred to as cedar closets and cedar chests. Germinating Eastern Red Cedar seeds:When planted in the fall, the seeds are naturally stratified by winter chill.For best germination, seeds should be removed from the fruits. Scarification, stratification and moisture will help the seeds to germinate.Scarify: Pour hot water over seed and soak in water for 24 hours. Stratify: Seeds should be cold for 90 days, (40 Degrees F) in a moist medium.Germination: Sow 1/8” deep Note: Seed packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, the Seller cannot be responsibl…
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