Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’, commonly known as Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar, is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its soft, silvery-gray foliage and broad, spreading habit. This attractive native cultivar provides year-round color, texture, and structure, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, slopes, and large landscape beds. Small blue, berry-like cones develop on female plants, adding seasonal interest while providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife.

This low-maintenance native evergreen thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, rocky, and poor soils. Once established, Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar is exceptionally drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and deer resistant, making it an outstanding choice for water-wise landscapes, erosion control, and low-maintenance gardens. Its dense branching also provides valuable shelter and nesting habitat for birds throughout the year.

Ideal for foundation plantings, mass plantings, slopes, native plant gardens, privacy screens, and naturalized landscapes, Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and native shrubs. Whether used as a durable ground-covering shrub, an evergreen accent, or a wildlife-friendly planting, Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar delivers year-round beauty, dependable performance, and lasting landscape value in residential and commercial settings.

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