Family: Cupressaceae
eastern red-cedar
[Juniperus virginiana subsp. crebra L., more...]
Robert R. Kowal
Robert W. Freckmann
Etymology: Juniperus: Latin name for juniper
Plants: perennial, 40'-50' tall, evergreen medium tree; stems 4-sided
Leaves: scales and prickly 3-sided needle-like green both sides
Fruits: light blue, berry-like
Habitat: dry; old fields, fencerows
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Plants: perennial, 40'-50' tall, evergreen medium tree; stems 4-sided
Leaves: scales and prickly 3-sided needle-like green both sides
Fruits: light blue, berry-like
Habitat: dry; old fields, fencerows
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FACU WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: Information and Photos USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Gymnosperms: Photos, descriptions, information Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Darrin Kimbler
Darrin Kimbler
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
John M. Schoeneker
Botanical Illustration
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