Juniper 'Taylor'

Juniper 'Taylor'

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$59.99
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An exclamation point of elegant greenery! 'Taylor' is a sophisticated, pencil-thin evergreen that captures the timeless look of an Italian Cypress but with the rugged hardiness to thrive in colder climates. Its semi-soft, silvery blue-green foliage grows in dense, upright sprays that create a polished, formal silhouette. Whether used as a stately lone sentinel or a sleek, vertical hedge, its refined texture and shimmering colour provide a dramatic, architectural element to any garden bed or entryway.
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Plant Details

Mature Size:

15–20' H x 3–4' W

Zone:

3-9

Watering:

Low to Medium

Foliage Type:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Taylor Juniper, Taylor Eastern Red Cedar, Taylor Redcedar

Scientific Name:

Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'

Type:

Ornamental Narrow Evergreen Tree / Conifer

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically reaches 15–20 feet tall (can reach up to 25–30 feet) and 3–4 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit/Form: Densely branched, rigidly columnar, and upright.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (12–24 inches per year).
  • Longevity: 70 years or more under ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun.
  • Soil Preferences: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and alkaline soils; prefers well-drained sites.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly tolerant of clay, poor soils, and compacted conditions.
  • Watering: Once established, it is one of the most drought-resistant native conifers.

Special Features:

  • Disease Resistances: Reported to be generally disease resistant, though susceptible to Cedar apple rust.
  • Native Species: A cultivated variety of the North American native Eastern Red Cedar.
  • Fast Growing: Yes, for an upright conifer (up to 3–5 feet/year in ideal conditions).
  • Resistances: Highly resistant to deer, drought, salt, and urban pollution.
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Non-flowering conifer.
  • Fall/Winter Colour: Silvery-green foliage remains attractive year-round, sometimes taking on a slight bronze, maroon, or purplish cast in cold weather.
  • Bark: Reddish-brown bark exfoliates in thin strips on mature trees.
  • Fruit: Females produce small, round blue berry-like cones that ripen in fall.

Garden Value:

Ideal for vertical accents in tight spaces, privacy screening, windbreaks, or as a formal entryway frame. Its fine texture serves as an excellent focal point or property line divider.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Provides essential winter nesting habitat and cover for songbirds; berries are a high-fat food source for birds and small mammals.
  • Human: Superior cold-hardy substitute for Italian Cypress; provides privacy and noise reduction without taking up yard space.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time: Early spring or fall.
  • Spacing: 3–4 feet apart for a dense privacy screen.
  • Location Tips: Suitable for planting under power lines due to its controlled spread. Ensure drainage is excellent; highly intolerant of constantly wet soil.

Care:

  • Light: Best in full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum density; foliage may become sparse in shade.
  • Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil; water deeply during the first two growing seasons to establish roots.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Low maintenance; naturally maintains its shape without regular pruning. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer for evergreens in early spring.

Tolerances:

Deer, drought, salt, black walnut, erosion, and urban conditions.

Tips For Success:

Mulch the base during the first few years to protect roots from frost and retain moisture. To maintain a strong single leader, snip back any competing side leaders in early spring.
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