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In some locations, the formidable competition they present to other surrounding flora has earned them the classification of invasive species, despite being native to the area. If you’re considering planting an eastern red cedar or two in your yard, make sure to keep this in mind; you don’t want your new trees to kill off your prized Japanese Maple or favorite azalea bushes!
Across the United States, eastern red cedars are well known for their use as windbreakers, sound barriers, and privacy screens. Thanks to their deep, complex root system and dense foliage, they are extremely effective at disrupting air flow, muffling sound, and obstructing view, which is why you’ve probably seen them lining the edges of yards located close to roadways. In states such as Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, they are also used as Christmas trees. They are avoided and even removed in and around apple orchards, as they serve as an alternate host for cedar-apple rust, which is a form of fungal disease that plagues apple trees. Be sure to keep that in mind if you want to introduce an eastern red cedar anywhere near your fruit trees.
The scaly, evergreen leaves of the eastern red cedar are fragrant and colorful, ranging from greyish greens, bluish greens, and dark greens in the summer and greyish brown to black-brown in winter. Thanks to their year-round availability, these leaves provide nesting grounds and roost coverage for all kinds of bird species and small mammals. As they are dioecious, meaning male and female trees are separate, eastern red cedars will either grow small, berry-like fruits or conical, pollen-filled pods. Male trees will produce these pollen cones as early as late winter and shed all throughout spring, often irritating those with seasonal allergies.
Even so, these trees make a great addition to your home’s landscape. Whether you’re looking for a physical barrier from some nosy neighbors, a hardy solution to damaged soil, or an ornamental adventure, the eastern red cedar is a stately, regal choice. AuthorEmily Casuccio is sister and sister-in-law to Rebekah and Scott Rushing, and has over half a decade of experience in copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, and developmental storyboarding. She's worked with both published and undiscovered authors on both fiction and nonfiction, and takes pride in supporting local businesses. Her passion lies in the written word and helping authors of all capacities realize their dreams and achieve their fullest potential. To learn more about her, read samples of her work, or contact her, visit her online portfolio.
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