{"product_id":"brodie-eastern-red-cedar","title":"Brodie Eastern Red Cedar – Evergreen with Ornamental Berries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrodie Eastern Red Cedar – Native, Tough \u0026amp; Strikingly Beautiful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrodie Eastern Red Cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Brodie’) is one of the finest native columnar evergreens you can plant in an American landscape. A selected form of the Eastern Red Cedar — one of the most widely distributed native trees in North America — Brodie combines the rugged adaptability and ecological value of a true native with a refined, upright columnar form that makes it equally at home as a privacy screen, windbreak, or specimen tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental silvery-blue berries. Feathery, dark green foliage. Exceptional drought and heat tolerance. Cold-hardy to Zone 4. And a magnet for birds, butterflies, and beneficial wildlife. Available in 2–3 ft. and 3–4 ft. sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Brodie Eastern Red Cedar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Native Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selected form of \u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e — native to eastern North America and naturally adapted to a wide range of soils, climates, and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Blue Berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces attractive silvery-blue, waxy berries (technically seed cones) that persist through winter — a beautiful ornamental feature and a critical food source for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Wildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most wildlife-friendly trees you can plant — berries feed over 50 species of birds including cedar waxwings, bluebirds, and robins; dense branching provides critical nesting and winter shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Drought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, one of the most drought-tolerant columnar evergreens available — thrives in hot, dry conditions that stress arborvitae and Leyland Cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Columnar Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright, narrow growth habit — ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and tight spaces without requiring shearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable to Poor Soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in rocky, sandy, clay, and alkaline soils where most evergreens struggle — one of the most soil-tolerant columnar trees available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold \u0026amp; Heat Hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to Zone 4 and heat-tolerant to Zone 9 — one of the widest climate ranges of any columnar evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, requires virtually no care — no irrigation, no fertilization, no pruning needed to maintain its natural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy Screen, Windbreak \u0026amp; Specimen Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrodie Eastern Red Cedar excels in multiple landscape roles. As a \u003cstrong\u003eprivacy screen\u003c\/strong\u003e, plant 4–6 ft. apart for a dense, year-round green wall. As a \u003cstrong\u003ewindbreak\u003c\/strong\u003e, its deep root system and flexible branching handle strong winds exceptionally well. As a \u003cstrong\u003especimen tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, its ornamental berries, feathery texture, and wildlife activity make it a living focal point through all four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4–9. Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is one of the most climate-adaptable columnar evergreens available — thriving from cold northern gardens to hot southern landscapes across an enormous range of conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. Full sun (6+ hours daily) produces the densest growth, best berry production, and most attractive form. Tolerates partial shade but with reduced density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is highly drought-tolerant and typically requires no supplemental irrigation in most climates. One of the most drought-tolerant columnar evergreens available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally adaptable — rocky, sandy, clay, loamy, and alkaline soils are all tolerated. Excellent drainage tolerance. One of the most soil-tolerant columnar evergreens available. Avoid only waterlogged or permanently wet sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely needed. Established trees in average soils require no fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring can support establishment in very poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually none required. The naturally columnar form is self-maintaining. Remove any dead or damaged branches in late winter if desired. Avoid heavy shearing, which removes the berry-producing tips and disrupts the natural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCedar-Apple Rust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedar is an alternate host for cedar-apple rust, a fungal disease that affects apple and crabapple trees. If you have apple trees nearby, be aware of this relationship — though Brodie itself is not significantly harmed by the disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — approximately 1–2 ft. per year. Slower than arborvitae but exceptionally long-lived and increasingly beautiful with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 20–25 ft. tall and 6–8 ft. wide in the Brodie form — a refined, narrow silhouette suited to a wide range of landscape applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare With Another Columnar Evergreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for faster growth for a privacy screen? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-pillar-thuja\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Pillar Thuja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grows 2–3 ft. per year in an ultra-narrow columnar form — an excellent choice when speed is the priority. Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is the better choice when native plant value, wildlife habitat, drought tolerance, and long-term landscape beauty are the goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative, tough, wildlife-friendly, and strikingly beautiful through all four seasons — the Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is the columnar evergreen that gives back to your landscape and your local ecosystem for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":51878947651864,"sku":"EVE-JUN-BRO-34-3G","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3ft.","offer_id":51878947684632,"sku":"EVE-JUN-BRO-23-3G","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/shutterstock_2493053555.jpg?v=1774871237","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/brodie-eastern-red-cedar","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}