A native evergreen standout with emerald green foliage, ornamental blue fruit, and exceptional form for privacy or landscape beauty
FEATURES:
- Upright, narrow growth makes it perfect for privacy hedges or accent planting
- Deep emerald green foliage holds its color year-round
- Produces vivid blue berries in fall and winter for wildlife interest
- Native to North America and highly adaptable to various soils
- Naturally deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
- Excellent for windbreaks, screening, and wildlife support
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Create a wildlife-friendly screen by planting Emerald Sentinel™ in a staggered row. Pair it with native shrubs like Viburnum or Aronia to offer food, shelter, and biodiversity throughout the year.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 20-25' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
A native evergreen standout with emerald green foliage, ornamental blue fruit, and exceptional form for privacy or landscape beauty
FEATURES:
- Upright, narrow growth makes it perfect for privacy hedges or accent planting
- Deep emerald green foliage holds its color year-round
- Produces vivid blue berries in fall and winter for wildlife interest
- Native to North America and highly adaptable to various soils
- Naturally deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
- Excellent for windbreaks, screening, and wildlife support
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Create a wildlife-friendly screen by planting Emerald Sentinel™ in a staggered row. Pair it with native shrubs like Viburnum or Aronia to offer food, shelter, and biodiversity throughout the year.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 20-25' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Emerald Sentinel™ Eastern Red Cedar?
How to use Emerald Sentinel™ Eastern Red Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Emerald Sentinel™ has a more refined, narrow form with dense, emerald green foliage and heavy berry production, making it ideal for ornamental and screening use.
Yes. Female trees produce bright blue ornamental berries in fall and winter that attract birds. Bower & Branch offers fruiting specimens when available.
Very low maintenance. It is drought tolerant once established, resists pests and deer, and requires no pruning to maintain its naturally elegant shape.