Many species rely on Eastern Red Cedars for food and shelter. Cedar waxwings eat the tree's blue-gray berries in winter when food is scarce.
Eastern Red Cedars bloom year-round. They provide winter foliage and visual interest. The pyramidal shape and dense, dark green foliage can frame other plants and garden features in your environment.
Eastern Red Cedars' dense growth reduces wind speed and protects your home. They create fantastic natural privacy screens. These trees can form a live barrier between your yard and neighbors and roads.
Poor and rocky soils support Eastern Red Cedars. Long-term drought tolerance and low upkeep make them ideal for low-maintenance landscaping.
The trees improve air quality and soil stability. Carbon dioxide is absorbed and oxygen released, minimizing climate change.