Juniperus virginiana

Cupressaceae

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Tall Shrub, Tall Tree (Canopy)

50 - 75ft

35 - 50ft

Purple, Red

Cone/Cone-like; Blue, Green

Full Sun

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Dry, Moist

March - April

evergreen

broad range of soils and habitats

berries consumed by over 50 species of birds; berries have culinary use; Heartwood is light, strong, durable, and widely used for cedar chests, cabinets, lead pencils, fuel, and fence posts; birds pass the seeds through their digestive tracts undamaged, particularly along fencelines