Red cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Cupressaceae


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Availability:
Available in Lake Worth at Indian Trails Native Nursery (561-641-9488) and in Sarasota at Florida Native Plants Nursery (941-322-1915).
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Salt Water Tolerance:
Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance:
Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.
Drought Tolerance:
High; does not require any supplemental water once established.
Light Requirements:
Full sun.
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Wildlife and Ecology:
Provides significant food and cover for wildlife.
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Comments:
For a digitized image of Elbert Little's Florida range map for Juniperus silicicola, now placed into synonymy here, visit the Exploring Florida website. We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.


Keith A. Bradley
George D. Gann, 2020. North Peninsula State Park, Florida.
George D. Gann, 2020. Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida.