Eastern Red Cedar

Hardy Native Evergreen for Privacy, Structure, and Year-Round Colour

Add rugged beauty and dependable evergreen structure with one of North America’s toughest native conifers.

The Eastern Red Cedar is a highly adaptable native evergreen known for its dense foliage, natural pyramidal shape, and exceptional hardiness. It performs well in a wide range of conditions and is commonly used for privacy screens, windbreaks, and naturalized landscapes across Ontario.

Our Eastern Red Cedar trees are healthy, container-grown stock, available in multiple sizes to suit different planting needs.

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Why This Tree Is a Smart Investment

✔ Tough native evergreen built for Canadian climates
✔ Excellent for privacy screens and windbreaks
✔ Dense foliage provides year-round colour
✔ Highly adaptable to many soil types
✔ Low maintenance once established

A reliable choice for customers wanting strong evergreen structure and natural durability.

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Size Options Available

1 Gallon Pot

Height: Approx. 10 inches tall
Ideal for budget-friendly planting and fast establishment

2 Gallon Trade Pot

Height: Approx. 16–24 inches tall
Great balance between affordability and immediate landscape presence

3 Gallon Trade Pot

Height: Approx. 36 inches (3 feet) tall
Larger, more established tree for quicker structure and screening

All trees are healthy, nursery-grown stock and ready for spring or fall planting.

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What Your Eastern Red Cedar Will Become

Over time, your Eastern Red Cedar will develop into a dense, upright evergreen with a naturally pyramidal form. Mature trees provide excellent year-round structure, privacy, and wildlife value while maintaining rich green colour throughout the seasons.

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Tree Specifications

Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
Common Name: Eastern Red Cedar
Tree Type: Evergreen conifer
Hardiness Zone: 3–9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil Type: Very adaptable — clay, sandy, rocky, or well-drained soils
Ease of Growth: Easy — extremely hardy and adaptable
Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established

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Growth & Mature Size

Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Width: 10–20 ft
Growth Form: Dense pyramidal evergreen

Best planted where it has room to maintain its natural form or grouped for screening.

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Simple Planting & Care

1️⃣ Plant in full sun for best density
2️⃣ Choose a well-drained location
3️⃣ Water regularly during the first growing season
4️⃣ Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture

Eastern Red Cedar is very low-maintenance once established and handles challenging conditions well.

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Nursery Quality

- Container-grown for easier planting and establishment
- Healthy trees selected for strong root development
- Locally grown stock suited to Ontario conditions

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Pickup & Delivery

✔ Pickup available in Halton Hills
✔ Local delivery options available
✔ Trees sold in durable nursery containers for easy transport and planting

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Perfect For

- Privacy screens and windbreaks
- Naturalized landscapes
- Property boundaries
- Rural and residential landscapes
- Year-round evergreen structure

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Quick Note

Eastern Red Cedar is one of the toughest native evergreens available — an excellent choice for customers wanting long-term durability, privacy, and minimal maintenance.

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Trees That Pair Well With Eastern Red Cedar

White Spruce — Best Native Evergreen Structure

Why it works:

- Strong pyramidal shape complements cedar without looking identical
- Dense evergreen presence adds balance
- Creates a classic, reliable evergreen grouping
- Gives the landscape strong year-round structure.

Green Giant Arborvitae — Privacy and Height

Why it works:

- Faster growth adds vertical layering
- Slightly softer texture contrasts with cedar foliage
- Excellent for privacy or property boundaries
- Makes the planting feel like a complete screening plan.

Serbian Spruce — Premium Evergreen Contrast

Why it works:

- Narrow, elegant form contrasts with fuller cedar shape
- Slight colour variation adds interest
- Helps the landscape feel more designed and high-end
- Great for creating a more upscale look.

Red Maple — Best Deciduous Companion

Why it works:

- Bold fall colour contrasts with dark evergreen foliage
- Adds seasonal movement and brightness
- Softens heavy evergreen grouping
- Prevents the planting from looking too dense or dark.