Eastern Red Cedar (Noun)
Meaning
Small juniper found east of Rocky Mountains having a conic crown, brown bark that peels in shreds, and small sharp needles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eastern red cedar is a popular choice for naturalizing and native plant landscapes as it provides excellent cover and food for wildlife.
- The eastern red cedar has conical shape and small sharp needle-like scales that are a dark green color on top and have a white stomatal band underneath.
- Eastern red cedars are known to attract birds to landscapes as they provide a natural food source for them in the form of berries.
- Eastern red cedars can be seen as small evergreen trees that add year-round interest to landscapes and require minimal maintenance.
- Eastern red cedar trees with good root development can survive with minimal watering once established, but they require well-drained soil to thrive.