Eastern Juniper
Juniperus virginiana L.
Juniperus virginiana, known as Eastern Juniper, is a species of juniper native to eastern North America, ranging from southeastern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and east of the Great Plains. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family and was first described by Linnaeus in 1753. The species is sometimes confused with Thuja occidentalis but is distinct. It is replaced by Juniperus scopulorum farther west and by Juniperus ashei to the southwest.
Description
Juniperus virginiana is a coniferous tree found in a wide range of habitats across its native range, including woodlands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas. It is a long-lived species and is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. The species has been the subject of taxonomic discussion, particularly regarding the designation of a lectotype. Farjon (2005) attempted to designate a lectotype but failed to use the required phrasing under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. This issue has since been rectified. The species is also known by several common names, including eastern red cedar, red cedar, and Virginian juniper.
Other common names
Eastern JuniperEastern Red CedarEastern Red-CedarEastern RedcedarPencil CedarPencil-CedarRed CedarRed Cedar JuniperRed JuniperRed-CedarRedcedarSouthern RedcedarVirginia CedarVirginia JuniperVirginian Juniper
Distribution
TR · ZA · HR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · PT · AR · Hungary · Italy · Croatia · SE · Vermont-US · RO · LS · AU · BR · DK · Global · TW · NO · Alabama · Arkansas · Bermuda · Bulgaria · Cape Provinces · Colorado · Connecticut
Synonyms
Juniperus virginiana var. tripartitaJuniperus tripartitaJuniperus virginiana f. bremeraeJuniperus virginiana var. crebraJuniperus virginiana var. vulgarisJuniperus smithipendulaJuniperus virginiana subsp. crebraJuniperus schottiiJuniperus dioicaJuniperus bedfordianaJuniperus arborescensJuniperus argenteaJuniperus chamberlayniiJuniperus cinerascensJuniperus cannartiiJuniperus carolianaJuniperus carolinianaJuniperus nutansJuniperus virginiana var. hermanniiJuniperus hermanniiJuniperus fragransJuniperus virginiana var. freneloidesJuniperus glaucaJuniperus gossainthaneaJuniperus gossainthaneaJuniperus polymorphaJuniperus albaJuniperus foetida var. virginianaSabina virginianaSabina fragrans