Brodie Eastern Red Cedar

Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie')

Brodie Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie') is a fast-growing, columnar evergreen known for its rich green foliage and narrow, upright form. Ideal for creating privacy screens or vertical accents, this cultivar offers strong year-round structure and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, including heat, drought, and poor soils.

Distinctive Features

'Brodie' typically reaches 25 to 30 feet in height with a mature width of just 6 to 8 feet, forming a dense, conical shape that rarely requires pruning. The soft, aromatic foliage is a medium to dark green and holds its color well throughout winter. Its symmetrical form and rapid growth make it one of the most popular cultivars of Eastern Red Cedar for screening or formal rows.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, sand, and poor soils
• Water: Low; very drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Tall, slender shape provides a strong vertical element in landscape compositions
• Privacy Screen: Dense foliage creates an effective year-round barrier
• Windbreak: Excellent for rural or open sites where shelter is needed
• Formal Rows: Adds symmetry and height in driveway or property line plantings
• Wildlife Gardens: Provides shelter and nesting for birds

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly during establishment; little irrigation needed afterward
• Pruning: Not required; may be lightly trimmed to control height or shape if desired
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth slows
• Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and reduce weed competition
• Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free and resistant to deer and drought

Why Choose Brodie Eastern Red Cedar?

• Narrow, Upright Habit: Fits well in tight spaces or along borders
• Rapid Growth: Reaches mature size quickly for fast screening
• Adaptable: Thrives in tough soil and weather conditions
• Low Maintenance: Little pruning or upkeep needed
• Focal Point: Its slender, vertical form stands out in both residential and rural landscapes

Juniperus virginiana 'Brodie' combines fast growth, upright form, and all-season color to provide a reliable and attractive solution for privacy, structure, and visual interest in a wide variety of landscape settings.