Juniperus+virginiana

**//Juniperus virginiana﻿//** 

Domain = Eukaryota Kingdom = Plantae Phylum = Pinophyta Class = Pinopsida Order = Pinales Family = Cupressaceae Genus = Juniperus Species = Juniperus virginiana

Common Names~ eastern redcedar red cedar aromatic cedar

Description~ An eastern red cedar tree whose active growth period is between spring and summer. It is used as christmas trees, fuelwood, nursery stock, post and veener product. They may grow 8 to 15 feet tall. Juniperus virginiana is located throughout the eastern half of the United States. Annual average percipitation is from about 15 in and 60 in. The average annual temperature is from about forty degrees Fahrenheit in the north to south. Stem is single with upright branches, reddish brown bark, and very deep roots. Cones 'berries'grow on ends of short twigs. Unique Features~ The fruit and seed color is white. Foliage color is green and it has 43,600 seeds per pound. It is mostly free of insects and diseases. Type of cell~ Eukaryota Type of reproduction~ Sexual The tree is an autotroph and its source of energy comes from photosynthesis. <span style="color: #18a018; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Predators~ waxwings, bobwhite, quail, ruffed grouse, pheasant, wild turkeys, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, and coyotes

<span style="color: #18a018; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Symbiotic Relationships with other species~ Parasitism~the bagworm (Thyridopteryxchemeraeformis). Cedar- Apple Rust is an example of Parasitism.

<span style="color: #18a018; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cedar Apple Rust

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Habitat~ Distributed around the Easter United States and extends into Canada and is populated in Oregon. Intresting Facts~ The trees do not survive on sites were frequent fires occur. It can be used as a singlerow windbreaks if desired. The tree survives in soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 8.0.

Works cited and other sources of information~ Lawson, Edwin R. "Juniperus Virginiana L." //Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry - USDA Forest Service//. Web. 07 June 2011. [].

"Juniperus Virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar." //USDA//. Web. 7 June 2011. [].

"Species: Juniperus Virginiana." //US Forest Service - Caring for the Land and Serving People.// Web. 08 June 2011. [].

"Symbiosis in the Glades." //MSTU//. Web. 8 June 2011. [].