PERFECT PRIVACY SCREEN; TOUGH NATIVE; MEDIUM CANOPY; EXCELLENT FOR BIRDS

Species: Juniperus virginiana ‘Brodie’

Plant Size, Type & Delivery Height: 15 Gallon; ~6 feet tall

Mature Height: 25’ft x 6-8’

Growth Rate: fast; up to 24”/year

Sunlight: Full Sun

Urban Hardy Tree: Yes

Description: All of the best features of an Eastern Red Cedar in a sleek, elegant, columnar evergreen package. The Brodie is a landscaping favorite. The Brodie’s feathery, finely textured deep green, dense foliage provides vibrant aesthetic throughout the year. When planted in rows, the Brodie creates a thick, tall, evergreen wall of privacy. (~6-7 feet spacing) Perfect for creating a sheltered garden haven midst Nashville’s booming population. Not just a pretty privacy screen, the Brodie’s striking shape is a gorgeous garden feature all on its own, or grouped as a stunning ornamental accent. The Brodie produces silvery blue berries from late spring to late winter, and will attract birds to your yard.

Brodie Red Cedar trees are a fantastic choice for planting in Nashville. They not only offer visual appeal but also contribute to local wildlife habitat preservation while requiring little maintenance. Whether you're looking to enhance your property's aesthetic, create natural barriers, or support local ecosystems, these trees are a reliable and resilient choice for Nashville's diverse landscape.

Growing Considerations: With a tolerance for urban pollution, and a hardiness for both cold winters and hot summers, once established, the Brodie is a tough native tree perfect for Nashville. It’s also low maintenance, pest and disease resistant, and it’s not overly picky about soil type or pH, although it does prefer well drained soil. The Brodie is also not particularly attractive to deer, who tend to opt for tastier treats. This is a great tree all around, an exceptional choice for any landscape.

Mono-Culture Risk: None

Invasive Risk: None