The Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is actually a juniper — one of the toughest, most drought-tolerant evergreen trees in Texas. Its dense columnar form makes it ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and boundary plantings. Alfaro Tree Sales grows Eastern Red Cedars at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Eastern Red Cedars’ dense evergreen foliage from ground to crown creates natural privacy screening that’s effective year-round without any trimming required.
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Expected growth after planting.
Deep water regularly during the first growing season. Very drought-tolerant once established.
Thrives in SA’s alkaline soils without amendment. Light balanced fertilizer in spring after year 1.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Best done in late winter (January–February).
October through March is ideal for establishment before summer heat.
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Eastern Red Cedars grow 1–2 ft/yr in San Antonio under good conditions.
Yes, very. Once established they need minimal supplemental water.
Mature size is typically 30–50 ft tall with a 10–20 ft spread.
They thrive in alkaline / any soils, which matches most San Antonio properties.
October through March is ideal. Our team plants year-round with proper watering protocols.
We offer Eastern Red Cedars in various sizes. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
Yes. Professional delivery and planting across the San Antonio metro. Request a free quote.
Eastern Red Cedars are excellent for privacy, windbreak in the San Antonio area.
