What is the eastern red cedar?
Eastern Red Ceder, or juniperus virginiana , is an evergreen tree native of the eastern part of North America and is the most commonly found in this area. From Canada to Gulf Mexico, a tree can be found wild on each of the United States east of the Great Plain. It is also a popular choice of landscaping and can be used as a hedge of wind or privacy. Its many thin branches that curl up sharply are covered with dark green, scaly leaves that could turn red or brown in winter. Female trees are produced by blue juniper berries. The eastern red cedar grows in a dense conical shape, with samples measuring 15-50 feet (5-15 m). Some eastern red cedar canopies can expand up to 30 feet (9 m) wide.
In horticulture and landscape, eastern red cedar is often used in groups. Trees can be planted closely together in a range of high screen, providing shadow and privacy without sacrificing aesthetics. TheseThe trees grow well together and are not too related to resources and can be trimmed if necessary. They can also grow in rocky, sand or other poor soil. Many trees are often planted as windbreakers that control erosion and wind damage.
lumber collected from the eastern red cedar is red, fragrant and strong wood. Wood stands for elements and resists rot, so it is useful for fence posts. It is often used to make furniture, especially chest, chest and similar pieces. Moths are repelled by the scent of the eastern red cedar, so the wood is ideal for storing clothing. The eastern red cedar is widely used to make pencils.
In general, other parts of the eastern red cedar are also used. Juniper oil extracted from twigs and leaves of tree is used in the production of perfumes aromatherapy. Cones are used to flavor gin and courage made of berries and leaves were used as traditional wasinné means.
Left undoubtedly, eastern red cedars can become invasive, suffocate other species of plants and dominate the landscape. Fast growth and thick canopies prevent sunlight from achieving smaller plants. The tree is particularly vulnerable to fire and in the past fires have controlled the spread of tree. With the expansion of the developed soil, intentional controlled combustion and cutting are used to reduce the red cedar population.