Eastern red cedar is a classic, with uniquely peeling red bark and unmatched resilience. This tree will tolerate drought, deer, erosion, and even the allelopathic emanations of black walnut. Dense and conical or columnar, it can be used for screening when planted in rows.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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Ornamental Interest
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Winter Interest and/or Evergreen |
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Summer Fruit |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Host Plant |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Urban Environment |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Fragrant |
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Low Maintenance |
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Landscape Use
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Hedge/screening |
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Massing |
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Specimen |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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