Eastern Red Cedar Juniper Seedling Live Evergreen Tree Bare Root Bonsai Starter

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a rugged, evergreen conifer native to much of eastern North America. Despite its common name, it is actually a juniper, valued for its dense, aromatic foliage and pyramidal to columnar growth habit. This versatile tree works beautifully as a specimen plant, privacy screen, windbreak, or wildlife-friendly addition to the landscape. Its tolerance for poor soils and drought makes it a reliable choice for challenging sites. Young seedlings also adapt well to bonsai culture, where their small needles and flexible branching can be trained over time.

Offered here as bare root seedlings, these live trees arrive ready to plant and establish. Bare root stock is lightweight and economical, and when planted at the right time with proper care, the seedlings can settle in quickly and begin new growth.

Plant Features

• Evergreen conifer with aromatic, scale-like and needle-like foliage
• Naturally pyramidal to columnar shape, useful as a specimen or screen
• Drought tolerant once established and adaptable to a range of soils
• Provides cover and food for birds and other wildlife
• Young trees can be trained as bonsai with regular pruning

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, rocky, or sandy soils
• Water Requirements: Moderate when young; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Pyramidal to columnar
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-9
• Mature Height: Varies with growing conditions; typically 30-50 feet in the landscape

Planting & Care

Plant bare root seedlings as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots naturally, set the seedling at the same depth it was previously growing, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.

Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the seedling establish. Once established, Eastern Red Cedar is quite drought tolerant and needs little supplemental water except in extreme dry spells. For bonsai use, grow in a well-draining bonsai mix, provide plenty of sunlight, and prune as needed to develop the desired shape.

What's Included

This listing includes Eastern Red Cedar Juniper bare root seedlings, offered as a starter pack for growing live evergreen trees or beginning bonsai projects. The exact number of seedlings is as specified in the product options.