Burkii Juniper, Eastern Red Cedar

Burkii Eastern Red Cedar, Columnar Tree for Accent and Privacy, Offers Dramatic Foliage Color Year Round, North American Native Selection Benefits Birds and Wildlife

The Eastern Red Cedar 'Burkii' (Juniperus virginiana 'Burk') is a cultivar of the native Eastern Red Cedar tree, known for its pyramidal conical form and dense evergreen foliage. a great alternative to Leyland Cypress. This north American native variety, 'Burkii,' is valued for its compact dense growth habit, ascending branches with both needle-like and scale-like, glaucous, bluish-silver foliage which acquires a tinge of purple in autumn and winter. The Burkii Juniper is a popular choice for landscaping in urban and suburban environments where space is limited.

Burk Juniper is Easily grown in full sun to partial shade, tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, prefers moist soils but not constantly wet. It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern US. With its adaptable nature and resistance to pests and diseases, the Eastern Red Cedar 'Burkii' is a low-maintenance tree that thrives in a variety of soil types and environmental conditions, making it a versatile and enduring choice for landscape design.

For amazing structure, fantastic color, and incredible space-saving versatility, setup your landscape with the amazing Burkii Juniper! The wide profile and high style will easily find a home in your landscape! Hurry and order today from Eureka Farms!

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Looking to add some elegance to your landscape? The Burkii Juniper is the perfect solution! with its striking blue-silver foliage and natural conical form, this evergreen coniferous tree is native to Missouri where is naturally found in fields of glades, wood margins, pastures and fence rows throughout the state. The Burkii Juniper is sure to turn heads and can also Tolerate Drought, Erosion, Shallow-Rocky Soil, air pollution and is deer resistant.

Growing up to 20 feet in height, the Burkii Juniper only spreads to about 7-12 feet at maturity, making it ideal for areas where space is limited. Tolerant of both moist and dry locations, It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern U.S.

Not only is this plant easy-care and cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 2 to 10, but it is also a great option for those looking for low water needs in their landscaping. So, if you're looking for a compact yet stunning addition to your landscaping, the Burkii Juniper is definitely worth considering!

Design ideas for the landscape to add color contrast

Plant features are becoming very popular in modern landscape design for homes, also true for spaces like backyards, main entrances, and landscape in general. The inclusion of plants make space feel more attractive, exciting and comfortable, creating a well balance peaceful ambiance of styles that can both calm the senses and invigorate the mind simultaneously, adorning with live plants and natural elements is a great choice to create a relaxing atmosphere while at home, reducing the day to day stresses from modern life. This thin columnar Juniper fits into very difficult places such as narrow side yards between homes. A super windbreak plant in both cold or hot climates. A hardy alternative to Italian Cypress in Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Try planting in matched pairs or on four corners of a central courtyard. Makes a super vertical accent in mixed conifer gardens.