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title: "What kind of tree is this? In Eastern US, I think it’s “Eastern red…"
description: "What kind of tree is this? In Eastern US, I think it’s “Eastern red cedar” but want to ask around so I know for sure. Found it in a corner of the yard,…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Craig"
published: "2024-03-17T17:26:10.616063Z"
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# What kind of tree is this? In Eastern US, I think it’s “Eastern red…

_Posted by Craig on 2024-03-17_

What kind of tree is this? In Eastern US, I think it’s “Eastern red cedar” but want to ask around so I know for sure. Found it in a corner of the yard, transplanted it and gave it more water, now it’s getting a green color towards the bottom so it might’ve been dry.

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## 6 comments

### Mara commented on 2024-03-17

It looks like an Eastern Red/common juniper. It’s doable but also takes lot of patience. They take a long time to rehabilitate.

#### Craig replied on 2024-03-17

Thank you, will it gain its natural color again over time or will it need to trim the dry branches?

#### Mara replied on 2024-03-17

Both but maybe in the following season will you see better results with the foliage. Try not to prune back too much just the obvious crispy ones,

#### Mara replied on 2024-03-17

So I had to circle back around to this. I was trying to answer you earlier while grooming my dog. After that I was encouraged by your post to go prune the winter damage off my juniper. I have a bunch to work on 😆  
Anyway, I’m interested to see how it goes for you. Good luck with your tree and I’m sure in time you’ll have a nice specimen.

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#### Craig replied on 2024-03-17

Thank you!

### Mara commented on 2024-03-18

You’re welcome!

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