Taylor Eastern Red Cedar

Taylor Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor')

Taylor Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor') is a refined, narrow-columnar evergreen offering vibrant blue-green foliage and year-round vertical structure. Known for its symmetrical form and exceptional cold hardiness, this selection delivers formal elegance with the rugged adaptability expected of Eastern Red Cedars, making it an excellent choice for both traditional and modern landscapes.

Distinctive Features

'Taylor' grows 20 to 30 feet tall and just 3 to 5 feet wide, creating a slim, upright profile ideal for tight spaces or architectural planting schemes. The foliage is soft, dense, and rich blue-green in color, holding its tone well through winter. It was originally discovered in Taylor, Nebraska, and has quickly gained popularity for its uniform habit and dependable performance across a wide range of climates.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, sand, or rocky conditions
• Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Tall, narrow shape and clean lines provide strong vertical emphasis in landscape beds
• Privacy Screening: Perfect for close plantings where space is limited
• Entryway Framing: Flanks doors, gates, or walkways with structure and formality
• Windbreak or Shelterbelt: Performs well in exposed rural or urban sites
• Urban Landscapes: Withstands pollution and compacted soil with ease

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Moderate during establishment; little water needed once mature
• Pruning: Rarely needed; retains its shape naturally
• Fertilizing: Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired
• Mulching: Retains soil moisture and suppresses weed growth
• Pest Resistance: Deer and drought resistant; tolerant of urban stress

Why Choose Taylor Eastern Red Cedar?

• Formal Columnar Shape: Naturally upright and symmetrical with minimal care
• Blue-Green Foliage: Adds year-round color and contrast
• Cold Hardy: Thrives in colder climates where other narrow evergreens may struggle
• Adaptable: Handles poor soils, drought, and urban conditions with ease
• Focal Point: Elegant, vertical habit makes it a go-to for structure and visual impact in narrow spaces

Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' offers a clean, architectural presence in the landscape with unmatched durability, making it a practical and beautiful solution for privacy, framing, or vertical contrast in gardens large or small.