
Burkii Juniper, Eastern Red Cedar
Burkii Eastern Red Cedar, Columnar Tree for Accent and Privacy, Offers Dramatic Foliage Color Year Round, North American Native Selection Benefits Birds and Wildlife The Eastern Red Cedar 'Burkii' (Juniperus virginiana 'Burk') is a cultivar of the native Eastern Red Cedar tree, known for its pyramidal conical form and dense evergreen foliage. a great alternative to Leyland Cypress. This north American native variety, 'Burkii,' is valued for its compact dense growth habit, ascending branches with both needle-like and scale-like, glaucous, bluish-silver foliage which acquires a tinge of purple in autumn and winter. The Burkii Juniper is a popular choice for landscaping in urban and suburban environments where space is limited. Burk Juniper is Easily grown in full sun to partial shade, tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, prefers moist soils but not constantly wet. It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern US. With its adaptable nature and