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 Tree Structure |  Bark/Twig Texture |
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 Branch Texture |  Rust Gall, Commonly Seen on Branches |
 Male Cones |  Male Cones with Foliage |
 Fallen Sprig |  Sprouting Foliage |
 Another Rust Gall |  Winter Foliage |
 Winter Foliage |  Twig & Winter Foliage |
 Winter Foliage |
Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
about the tree
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FUN FACT: eastern red cedars are one of the most common trees on our school campus, and often grow in stands.
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leaf arrangement: scale
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fruit: berry-like cone
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lifespan: up to 150 years
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habitat: fields, roadsides, woods, often as pioneers
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size: 40' tall
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growth form: conical, narrow, compact
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uses: ornamental, landscaping, source of food and shelter, host to fungi
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state tree: n/a
where is it found on campus?
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middle school
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berger hall
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fire drill hill
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upper school amphitheater
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track and field sports complex
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Photography by Julia Gong, '17
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