Eastern Red Cedar

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:tree
gptkbp:aroma fragrant
gptkbp:barkColor reddish-brown
fibrous
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:red_cedar
gptkb:pencil_cedar
aromatic cedar
eastern juniper
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:ecologicalRole pioneer species
gptkbp:evergreen true
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cupressaceae
gptkbp:fireRegeneration does not resprout after fire
gptkbp:fireResistance low
gptkbp:floweringSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:fruitType blue
berry-like cone
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Juniperus
gptkbp:growthForm slow to moderate
gptkbp:height up to 20 meters
gptkbp:hostedBy cedar-apple rust fungus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Red Cedar
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:leafType scale-like
gptkbp:lifespan over 900 years
gptkbp:mainIngredient pollen can cause allergies
gptkbp:maleCones male trees produce pollen cones
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:eastern_North_America
gptkbp:phytochemical contains essential oils
gptkbp:pollinatedBy wind-pollinated
gptkbp:resistantTo rot-resistant wood
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Juniperus_virginiana
gptkbp:seedCones female trees produce cones
gptkbp:seedDispersal birds
gptkbp:seedGermination requires stratification
gptkbp:soilTolerance tolerates poor soils
gptkbp:stateTree gptkb:Tennessee
gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:toxicity berries mildly toxic to humans
gptkbp:type deep taproot
gptkbp:usedBy Native Americans for medicinal purposes
Native Americans for bows
Native Americans for incense
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:wildlife
ornamental planting
windbreaks
gptkbp:woodUse pencils
chests
fence posts
closet linings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_Cedar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7