Burkii Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Burkii’) is an evergreen conifer that features dense, ascending branches with both needle-like and scale-like, glaucous, bluish-silver foliage. The foliage acquires a tinge of purple in autumn and winter. ‘Burkii’ is a columnar to narrow pyramidal cultivar that typically grows 10-15 feet tall (less frequently up to 25 feet) 1. It’s a male cultivar, and its berry-like cones are attractive to many birds 1. This Eastern red cedar is easily grown in average, well-drained soils and tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, from swamps to dry rocky glades 1. Its heartwood is reddish-brown and aromatic, often used for cedar chests 1. If you’re considering landscaping with this juniper, it can serve as a specimen plant or create large screens in your garden.