‘Green Point’ is a cultivated variety of our native Eastern Red Cedar which has a tightly columnar form, similar in style to an Italian Cypress. It has a medium growth rate that maxes out at 25-30' tall but stays only 4' wide, allowing for its use in small gardens, foundation plantings, driveways, and areas where a narrow, upright, evergreen specimen is desired. It retains its dark green color through winter.
Juniperus spp. are the alternate host for Cedar-Apple Rust and it is best not to plant them near Apple, Crabapple or Hawthorn trees.
Sources:
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael A. Dirr
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Juniperus virginiana 'Green Point' (Green Point' Eastern Red Cedar/Juniper) - QT
Green Point' Eastern Red Cedar/Juniper
Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide
Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:
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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.
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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.
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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.