A silvery-blue native evergreen with elegant form, year-round interest, and exceptional toughness in challenging landscapes
FEATURES:
- Unique silvery-blue foliage sets it apart from typical green junipers
- Upright pyramidal form works well for privacy or as a specimen
- Native tree that supports birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects
- Dense evergreen growth provides year-round cover and shelter
- Thrives in tough conditions including drought, wind, and poor soils
- Low-maintenance, highly adaptable, and naturally resistant to deer
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Burkii Eastern Red Cedar in a staggered row mixed with other native evergreens like American Holly or White Pine to create a biodiverse screen that offers texture, contrast, and four-season interest.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 10-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Burkii Eastern Red Cedar
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Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
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A silvery-blue native evergreen with elegant form, year-round interest, and exceptional toughness in challenging landscapes
FEATURES:
- Unique silvery-blue foliage sets it apart from typical green junipers
- Upright pyramidal form works well for privacy or as a specimen
- Native tree that supports birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects
- Dense evergreen growth provides year-round cover and shelter
- Thrives in tough conditions including drought, wind, and poor soils
- Low-maintenance, highly adaptable, and naturally resistant to deer
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Burkii Eastern Red Cedar in a staggered row mixed with other native evergreens like American Holly or White Pine to create a biodiverse screen that offers texture, contrast, and four-season interest.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 20-30' tall
- Mature Width: 10-15' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Why plant Burkii Eastern Red Cedar?
How to use Burkii Eastern Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
The foliage is a distinctive silvery-blue to bluish gray, offering a softer look than traditional green junipers and standing out in any season.
Yes. Like other Eastern Red Cedars, Burkii is generally deer resistant due to its aromatic foliage, which most deer tend to avoid.
Yes. Female plants produce attractive blue berries in fall and winter, which are loved by birds. Male trees do not bear fruit, so selection may vary.
