Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor'

Juniperus virginiana

Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' (Juniperus virginiana) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 20–25 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide, and needs low to medium water. Columnar form; host for Cedar Apple Rust.

low to medium water20–25 ft tall and 3–5 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant

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Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' (Juniperus virginiana) — (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman

Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' (Juniperus virginiana) — mature form — (c) Alex Abair, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' (Juniperus virginiana) — foliage — (c) Linda Jo Conn, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' (Juniperus virginiana) — bloom — (c) Linda Jo Conn, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended
Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana
Variety / cultivar: Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor'
Type: Tree
Mature size: 20–25 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide
Water needs: low to medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil: loam, sandy, well drained only
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate
Good for: slope

Site factors to consider

Watch: Leaf Scorch

Planting & establishment

Water deeply every 7–10 days through the first 2 summers (less for xeric pines in heavy clay — they're prone to root rot). Winter water 1–2×/month October–March when soil is dry and unfrozen — evergreens transpire year-round. Year 3: taper to twice per month in summer; only during extreme drought thereafter.

Frequently asked questions

Is Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' get?: It matures to about 20–25 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide.
How much water does Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' need?: It needs low to medium water once established.
Is Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor' native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Taylor'

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At a glance

Site factors to consider

Planting & establishment

Frequently asked questions

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