A tall, narrow native evergreen that brings year-round privacy, wildlife value, and natural beauty to your landscape
FEATURES:
- Slender, columnar form ideal for tight spaces or screens
- Evergreen foliage in soft, deep green tones
- Native tree that supports birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects
- Tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils
- Produces blue berries that feed birds and add winter interest
- Low-maintenance and highly adaptable in urban or rural landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant a row of Brodie Eastern Red Cedars behind a flowering border or meadow planting. The evergreen backdrop helps colorful perennials stand out while offering birds shelter and food through the seasons.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
A tall, narrow native evergreen that brings year-round privacy, wildlife value, and natural beauty to your landscape
FEATURES:
- Slender, columnar form ideal for tight spaces or screens
- Evergreen foliage in soft, deep green tones
- Native tree that supports birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects
- Tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils
- Produces blue berries that feed birds and add winter interest
- Low-maintenance and highly adaptable in urban or rural landscapes
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant a row of Brodie Eastern Red Cedars behind a flowering border or meadow planting. The evergreen backdrop helps colorful perennials stand out while offering birds shelter and food through the seasons.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Brodie Eastern Red Cedar?
How to use Brodie Eastern Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Eastern Red Cedar is generally considered deer resistant due to its aromatic foliage, which deer tend to avoid in most cases.
No. Brodie naturally grows in a narrow, columnar form. Pruning is only needed to maintain a specific shape or remove dead or damaged branches.
Brodie Eastern Red Cedar tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor, rocky, or dry conditions. It performs best in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.