Eastern Red Cedar

Plant eastern red cedar in full sun for the densest, most symmetrical growth; it tolerates partial shade but may develop an open, irregular form and is less useful as a screen or windbreak under low-light conditions.

Extremely drought-tolerant once established; water during the first growing season to encourage deep rooting, then little to no supplemental irrigation is needed — avoid overwatering or poorly drained sites, which cause poor growth.

Adapts to virtually any well-drained soil in NE Florida including sandy, clay, acidic, and alkaline types; fertilization is not required and excessive nitrogen may promote rank growth over desirable compact form.