{"title":"Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003eCedars\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eastern-red-cedar","title":"Eastern Red Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedars typically have a conical to columnar shape when young, maturing into a more irregular or broad-rounded form. They feature dense, scale-like foliage that ranges in color from dark green to bluish-green, often with a slightly grayish cast. Female trees produce small, bluish-gray berry-like cones known as \"juniper berries,\" which are often used by wildlife as a food source. The bark of mature trees is reddish-brown and exfoliates in thin strips, revealing reddish-orange inner bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedars vary in size depending on environmental conditions and growing conditions. They can range from small shrubs to medium-sized trees. On average, they typically reach heights of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) with a spread of 8 to 20 feet (2.4 to 6 meters) at maturity. However, some specimens may grow taller under optimal conditions, while others may remain smaller in less favorable environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedars are well-adapted to a wide range of growing conditions and are found throughout much of eastern and central North America. They are particularly well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 2 through 9. They tolerate a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soil, as well as a range of moisture levels, from dry to moist. Eastern Red Cedars are also tolerant of urban pollution and salt spray, making them suitable for planting in urban and coastal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedars are relatively low-maintenance once established. They prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. They are drought-tolerant once established but benefit from regular watering, especially during dry periods, to encourage healthy growth. Prune Eastern Red Cedars as needed to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches and to maintain a tidy appearance. Avoid planting them in areas prone to cedar-apple rust, a fungal disease that can affect Eastern Red Cedars and certain apple trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedars are valued for their ornamental value, wildlife habitat, and windbreak and screening capabilities. They are often used in landscapes as specimen trees, privacy screens, or windbreaks. They also provide food and cover for wildlife, making them a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens and naturalized areas. Additionally, Eastern Red Cedars are used in landscaping to help stabilize soil on slopes or prevent erosion in coastal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":43078284935336,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":43167144902824,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":37872759931048,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Gallon","offer_id":42645514059944,"sku":null,"price":304.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 Gallon","offer_id":43934763057320,"sku":null,"price":458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"95 Gallon","offer_id":53609841819816,"sku":null,"price":817.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9-10' ft B\u0026B","offer_id":41334093480104,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12-13' ft B\u0026B","offer_id":41334095184040,"sku":null,"price":1023.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/products\/image_96482a3f-9484-42ba-96e2-a92e24ae77e7.jpg?v=1779912071"},{"product_id":"brodie-red-cedar","title":"Red Cedar Brodie","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Cedar 'Brodie' is a compact, columnar variety of the Eastern Red Cedar. It features dense, upright branches that form a narrow, pyramidal shape. The foliage consists of scale-like needles that are typically dark green in color, turning bronze or purple in the winter months. This cultivar is dioecious, meaning it produces separate male and female cones on different trees. Female trees produce small, bluish-purple berries that attract birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Cedar 'Brodie' typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) with a spread of 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) at maturity. Its compact size and columnar form make it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes, urban gardens, or narrow planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Cedar 'Brodie' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9. It is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions and can tolerate heat, drought, and poor soil. This cultivar is well-suited to temperate climates with cold winters and hot summers, making it suitable for a variety of regions across North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cedar 'Brodie' prefers well-drained soil but is tolerant of a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It can also tolerate alkaline soil conditions. Once established, this cultivar is relatively drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cedar 'Brodie' thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to maintain its compact form and dense foliage. While it can tolerate some shade, too much shade may result in sparse growth and reduced vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cedar 'Brodie' is a low-maintenance tree. It requires minimal pruning but can be trimmed as needed to maintain its desired shape or remove any dead or diseased branches. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This cultivar is relatively pest and disease resistant, but it may occasionally be affected by issues such as cedar-apple rust or bagworms. 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A classic cultivar of the native \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/eastern-red-cedar?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=eastern-red\u0026amp;_psid=a0e9e92cd\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Eastern Red Cedar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Red Cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 'Burkii' features a narrow, columnar-to-pyramidal form composed of tightly packed, ascending branches. Its fine-textured foliage consists of aromatic, scale-like needles that hold a vibrant steel-blue to silver-green color throughout the spring and summer months. As autumn turns into winter, the entire tree takes on a distinct purplish-bronze to steel-blue cast, adding rich visual warmth and structure to cold winter landscapes. On mature trunks, the fibrous, reddish-brown bark shreds into attractive vertical strips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn residential and rural landscapes, 'Burkii' typically matures to fifteen to twenty-five feet in height with a neat eight to twelve-foot spread. Because of its dense, upright silhouette and tight branching, it is widely utilized as a formal evergreen screen, privacy hedge, windbreak, or accent specimen. As a female cultivar, when planted near a male Eastern Red Cedar, 'Burkii' produces an abundance of small, round, bright blue-gray berry-like cones coated in a frosted waxy bloom. These seed cones serve as an essential winter food source for songbirds, including cedar waxwings and robins, while the dense interior foliage offers critical year-round roosting shelter for local wildlife.\u003cbr\u003eCulturally, Burkii Eastern Red Cedar is exceptionally resilient and virtually bulletproof once established. Thriving across USDA Zones 3a through 9b, it withstands extreme winter cold down to -40°F as well as scorching summer heat, drought, road salt, and strong winds. It strictly demands full sun exposure (at least six hours of direct sunlight daily) to maintain its dense foliage density and prevent interior stem dieback. It grows easily in almost any soil type—including poor rocky ground, heavy clay, dry sand, and high-alkaline limestone soils—provided the location drains well and does not remain waterlogged. Requiring minimal maintenance and boasting natural resistance to deer, 'Burkii' is a low-care choice for reliable, year-round privacy and structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9818%; height: 533.577px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5907px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.733%; height: 19.5907px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2846%; height: 19.5907px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/i\u003e 'Burkii'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 376.852px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.733%; height: 376.852px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.2846%; height: 376.852px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedled evergreen conifer; dense, narrow, columnar-to-pyramidal habit; 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