Juniperus virginiana ‘Burkii’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- red cedar
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Eastern North American forests
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii' is
Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii' is an upright red cedar. It keeps a narrow, columnar shape as it matures. The foliage often carries a blue-green hue.
This tree appreciates open, sunny spots. Because it is drought-tolerant, you will find it needs little supplemental water once established. It brings a persistent, vertical structure to the landscape.
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The foliage and oil contain compounds that can cause irritation or digestive upset if ingested.
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People and Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native Presence
The species served as a cornerstone in Eastern North American forests. Indigenous communities valued the wood for its durability and scent.
- 18th century
Early Observation
Botanists began documenting the red cedar as European interest in North American flora grew. Collectors favored its hardy nature for estate plantings.
- Modern era
Horticultural Selection
The 'Burkii' selection became recognized for its specific upright, columnar growth habit. You find it used today where consistent height is needed without a wide footprint.
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Frequently asked about Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'?
Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii' is a named cultivar of Juniperus virginiana. Commonly known as red cedar, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North American forests.
How do you care for Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'?
Reference care guidance for Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii': full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
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