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I have a lot of little evergreens coming up in my yard. My phone app says that it’s common Juniper, but it doesn’t key out that way in Petrides. T...
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Asked May 07, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
I have a lot of little evergreens coming up in my yard. My phone app says that it’s common Juniper, but it doesn’t key out that way in Petrides. The leaves are sharp to the touch
Washtenaw County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
This appears to be eastern red cedar, which is a species of juniper. Here is more information about this native tree:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-virginiana/
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
Ruth
This appears to be eastern red cedar, which is a species of juniper. Here is more information about this native tree:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-virginiana/
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
Ruth
