A narrow, columnar evergreen perfect for privacy, screening, and year-round structure
FEATURES:
- Dense, upright columnar form
- Dark green foliage that retains color through winter
- Excellent for tight spaces, screens, or windbreaks
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and cold hardy
- Provides wildlife habitat with small berries for birds
- Adds strong vertical accent to formal or naturalistic landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Hillspire in a staggered row for a naturalistic screen, or use single specimens to frame entrances and corners. Pair with lower shrubs or perennials in front to create layers of interest and soften the base.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Mature Height: 20-25' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Hillspire Eastern Red Cedar
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Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire'
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A narrow, columnar evergreen perfect for privacy, screening, and year-round structure
FEATURES:
- Dense, upright columnar form
- Dark green foliage that retains color through winter
- Excellent for tight spaces, screens, or windbreaks
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and cold hardy
- Provides wildlife habitat with small berries for birds
- Adds strong vertical accent to formal or naturalistic landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Hillspire in a staggered row for a naturalistic screen, or use single specimens to frame entrances and corners. Pair with lower shrubs or perennials in front to create layers of interest and soften the base.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Mature Height: 20-25' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Hillspire Eastern Red Cedar?
How to use Hillspire Eastern Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillspire typically reaches 20 to 25 feet in height with a narrow 5 to 7-foot spread, making it ideal for tight spaces.
No. Hillspire maintains its dense, upright form naturally. Minimal pruning may be done to remove damaged branches or maintain shape if desired.
Yes. Like most eastern red cedars, Hillspire is generally deer resistant, though no plant is completely immune in areas of high deer pressure.
