How fast do eastern red cedars grow?

1′ to 2′ per year
Above ground, the tree grows 1′ to 2′ per year on a single trunk. It matures at about 40′ to 50′ tall and 8′ to 20′ wide, becoming rounder with age. Very old specimens are capable of growing 80′ or more feet tall and 30′ or more feet wide.

How much are cedar seedlings?

Is there red cedar in Missouri?

Juniperus virginiana, commonly called Eastern red cedar, is native to Missouri where it typically occurs on limestone bluffs and glades, wood margins, fields, pastures and fence rows throughout the state except for the southeastern lowlands (Steyermark).

What type of cedar grows in Missouri?

The Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) are native to Missouri. Another native is the Ashe’s juniper (Juniperus ashei), which are found mostly in the northeastern portion of the state.

Why are cedar trees bad?

But perhaps the scariest characteristic of cedar trees is their potential to add explosive fuel to wildfires. Hallgren says when a drought is severe cedar trees become a great fire risk because of their oils.

Can you keep an eastern red cedar small?

The smaller Eastern red cedars are pyrimidal in shape, which would be good for your purpose. But, if you wanted a larger tree, its shape might not be so attractive. And have you considered how BIG the root system might be for such a tree? If you stay fairly small, both those problems should be fairly easy to deal with.

How much is a large cedar tree worth?

Re: CEDAR LOG PRICES We pay $450/1000 for any sound log 10″ and larger delivered to the mill. For 5″ through 9″ $400/1000. This is on the cedar scale. 900 feet of logs for two hours work and delivery is good money in anybody’s book.

Do cedar trees need full sun?

Planted in rich, well-drained soil and in full sun, cedars can live 60 to 80 years.

What are cedar trees good for?

Cedars work well as windbreaks, helping to protect other trees and plants from the wind. Windbreaks also block snow. The trees also keep valuable topsoil in place when the trees act as windbreaks along the edges of agricultural land. Cedar trees also protect the soil from being eroded by water.

Are cedar trees invasive?

Cedars are native, but have become invasive and, when left unmanaged, have the ability to form dense stands. These stands can be viewed as monocultures – plant communities dominated by one species. Native rangelands, however are composed of a diversity of many native species of grasses, forbs, shrubs and trees.

What’s the difference between cedar and juniper?

Eastern Red Cedar is very closely related to the Common Juniper, in fact they are in the same genus. The key obvious difference is that Juniper seldom grows as a tree, whereas Red Cedar nearly always does.

Is the smell of cedar harmful?

Cedar chips are commonly used as mulch. However, the aromatic oils that give cedar wood its insect-repellent properties and pleasant smell can be dangerous to animals and some humans.

Where can I find an eastern red cedar tree?

The Eastern Red Cedar is a very dense, columnar ornamental that is excellent as a windbreak or privacy screen. It is actually not a true Cedar, but rather a Juniper …somewhere in the past, the name just stuck. Eastern Red Cedar seedlings grow as far south as Texas and Florida, and as far west as Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas.

Where can I buy tree seedlings in Missouri?

The George O. White State Forest Nursery near Licking offers Missouri residents a variety of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, and erosion control, as well as for wildlife food and cover. There are two ways to order, from September 1 through April 15: Use the online seedling order form (available September 1).

How big are red cedar logs for export?

We keep cedar on hand at our mills for fast shipping. We buy and sell red cedar logs for saw-milling and exporting, the price range will vary on red cedar logs on scale. The logs are from 6″ to 24′ across. Eastern red cedar logs are used here in the USA and exported overseas.

How does eastern red cedar make good mulch?

The wood is shredded into bits and pieces that interlock andform a dense mat which makes the mulch resistant to being blown away by wind or washed away by heavy rains. Eastern red cedar breaks down slowly adding beneficialnutrients to the soil and makes the mulch more durable and long-lasting.