‘Taylor’ is an upright narrow columnar eastern red cedar that typically grows to 15-20′ tall but to only 3-4′ feet wide. Silvery blue-green foliage is attractive throughout the growing season. Foliage may take on some bronze tones in winter. ‘Taylor’ was reportedly discovered in Taylor, Nebraska as a chance seedling and was released in 1992 to the nursery trade by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Release information does not list a sex for this cultivar but it is believed to be male.
Easily grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils and growing conditions, from swamps to dry rocky glades. Prefers moist soils but is intolerant of constantly wet soils. It has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern U.S.
| Common Name | Taylor Juniper |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Width | 3 to 4' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to dry |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Blue-grey |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Bronze tones in cold weather |
