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eastern redcedar
Juniperus virginiana
In the United States:
Native
· also called red cedar, Virginia juniper
A dioecious evergreen conifer that releases pollen from male cones in early spring. It provides no nectar and its wind-dispersed pollen is rarely collected by honey bees. The tree yields resins that bees may use for propolis.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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