Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
Burkii Eastern Red Cedar
This silvery-blue native evergreen takes on a purple hue in the winter. The silvery foliage and pyramidal form make a nice focal point and work well in tight spaces. Drought tolerant; works well in urban settings.
Provides shelter for wildlife and nesting sites for birds. This selection is male so does not produce juniper berries.
- Narrow to broad pyramidal habit
- Blue-green foliage
- Native coniferous evergreen
- Category: Shrub, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 15-25 ft
- Spread: 8-12 ft
- Foliage Color: Blue, Green
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Animal Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Light Requirement
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Growth Rate
| • | Moderate |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Specimen |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
Very adaptable and easy to grow. Will thrive in dry, gravelly soil, as well as acidic or basic soil. Prefers a sunny location with good air circulation and well-drained, deep soils. Very salt tolerant; grows well in urban environments.il.