Hillspire Red Cedar
Jumiperus virginiana 'Hillspire'Hillspire Red Cedar is a tall, columnar evergreen conifer known for its strong vertical form and dependable performance in a wide range of climates. Its dense, blue-green foliage holds its color year-round, providing reliable structure and privacy in both residential and commercial landscapes. With a narrow footprint and vigorous growth habit, Hillspire is especially well-suited for screens, hedges, windbreaks, or lining driveways and property borders.
This cedar is highly adaptable and tough, tolerating heat, cold, drought, and urban conditions once established. Its natural shape requires little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-care plantings. Hillspire Red Cedar also offers wildlife value, providing shelter and nesting sites for birds while maintaining a clean, formal appearance that works well in modern and traditional designs alike.
Care Instructions
Planting:
Plant in full sun for best growth and density. Space plants according to mature width to allow proper air circulation.
Watering:
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, Hillspire is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.
Pruning:
Pruning is rarely needed. Remove dead or damaged branches as necessary, preferably in early spring.
Pest Control:
Generally resistant to pests and disease. Monitor occasionally for bagworms or mites and treat promptly if needed.
Soil Tips:
Thrives in well-draining soil and adapts to a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Avoid consistently wet locations.
