Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'

Burkii Eastern Red Cedar

This silvery-blue native evergreen takes on a purple hue in the winter. The silvery foliage and pyramidal form make a nice focal point and work well in tight spaces. Drought tolerant; works well in urban settings.

Provides shelter for wildlife and nesting sites for birds. This selection is male so does not produce juniper berries. 

  • Narrow to broad pyramidal habit
  • Blue-green foliage
  • Native coniferous evergreen

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 15-25 ft
  • Spread: 8-12 ft
  • Foliage Color: Blue, Green
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Landscape Characteristics
• Branch Structure
• Foliage Color
Specialty Use
• Wildlife Garden
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
• Color Impact
• Drought Tolerant
• Hedge/Screen
• Mass Planting
• Native
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Light Requirement
• Sun
Foliage
• Evergreen
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
Growth Rate
• Moderate
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
• Silver
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii'

Very adaptable and easy to grow. Will thrive in dry, gravelly soil, as well as acidic or basic soil. Prefers a sunny location with good air circulation and well-drained, deep soils. Very salt tolerant; grows well in urban environments.il.