Burkii Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Burkii’) is a cultivar of the Eastern Red Cedar. It’s a pyramidal, upright evergreen conifer, known for its bluish-green foliage that can turn brownish in the winter in northern regions. It typically grows 15-25 feet tall and 8-15 feet wide. This cultivar is prized for its attractive, columnar shape and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, including drought and pollution. 

• Habit: Upright and pyramidal, with dense, ascending branches
• Foliage: Features both needle-like and scale-like leaves, with a glaucous (bluish-silver) color that can acquire a purplish tinge in autumn and winter
• Size: Typically grows 15-25 feet tall and 8-15 feet wide
• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade
• Uses: Excellent as a screen, background plant, accent plant, or for framing entryways. It’s also suitable for buffer strips, median strips, and urban areas
• Fragrant Foliage: The foliage is aromatic, especially when handled
• Deer Resistant: Generally resistant to deer browsing
• Drought Tolerant: Tolerant of dry conditions once established
• Disease and Insect Resistant: Tolerant of many common juniper diseases and pests