Burkii Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Burkii') is an attractive evergreen prized for its dense pyramidal habit, distinctive blue-green foliage, and exceptional durability. Growing approximately 15-25 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, it develops a full, upright form that provides excellent year-round structure, color, and screening in the landscape.
Its fine-textured foliage displays attractive blue-green to silvery-blue tones throughout the growing season and may develop subtle purplish or bronze tones during colder winter weather. Burkii is highly adaptable once established and performs well in hot, dry, windy, and relatively poor soil conditions.
Burkii is an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, property lines, evergreen borders, or as a distinctive specimen. As a cultivar of the native Eastern Red Cedar, it combines the toughness and adaptability of the species with a more refined landscape appearance.
More About Burkii Eastern Red Cedar
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Low Maintenance
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Moderate Growing
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Evergreen
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Native Cultivar
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Blue-Green to Silvery-Blue Foliage
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Drought Tolerant Once Established
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Heat Tolerant
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Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Property Line, Evergreen Border, Accent, Specimen
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Dense, Pyramidal Habit
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Year-Round Interest
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Deer Resistant
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Provides Wildlife Cover
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Tolerates Poor Soils
Height: 15-25 Feet
Spread: 6-10 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Characteristics
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun
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Season of Interest: Year Round
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Soil Moisture: Dry to Average, Well Draining
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Attributes: Evergreen, Upright, Pyramidal, Dense
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Foliage Color: Blue-Green to Silvery-Blue
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun for the densest growth and strongest blue foliage coloration. Burkii is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including relatively poor, rocky, and dry soils. Good drainage is important, and consistently saturated locations should be avoided.
Watering:
Water consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Burkii is highly drought tolerant and generally requires supplemental watering only during extended periods of severe drought.
Fertilizing:
Burkii generally requires very little fertilizer. If needed, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid excessive fertilization, which can encourage unnecessary soft growth.
Pruning:
Very little pruning is required. Burkii naturally develops an attractive pyramidal form. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed and lightly shape young plants if necessary to maintain a strong central leader.
