{"product_id":"emerald-feather-juniper","title":"Emerald Feather Juniper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Narrow, Bright Green Red Cedar for Upright Screens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Feather') is a refined selection of our native Eastern Red Cedar, prized for its narrow form and bright emerald-green, feathery foliage that resists winter bronzing. Reaching 10-15 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it is a hardy, deer-resistant choice for slim screens and vertical accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Feather'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper, Emerald Feather Red Cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - 9-15 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - bright emerald-green, feathery foliage that resists winter bronzing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - junipers are generally deer-resistant thanks to their prickly, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Red Cedar is native to Minnesota; 'Emerald Feather' is a cultivated upright selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Privacy Screens for Tight Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3 to 5 feet wide but 10 to 15 feet tall, Emerald Feather is built for the spots where a broader evergreen won't fit — narrow side yards, the gap between two houses, or a slim strip along a property line. Plant them 3 to 4 feet apart for a solid living wall that screens year-round. Homeowners in Edina, Plymouth, and Minnetonka reach for it where a Black Hills Spruce would simply outgrow the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWindbreaks, Boulevards, and Road-Salt Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tough Eastern Red Cedar selection, Emerald Feather shrugs off the conditions that kill fussier evergreens: poor soil, wind, drought, and winter road salt. That makes it a dependable choice for boulevard strips, driveway edges, and exposed corners in Maple Grove, Woodbury, and Eden Prairie where salt spray and plow wind take a toll. Its dense, upright form blocks wind without sprawling into the lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-Season Color and Bird Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many junipers that fade to a dull purple-bronze in the cold, Emerald Feather holds its bright emerald-green right through a Minnesota winter — a rare bit of living color in February. The species also produces small blue-gray berries that cedar waxwings, robins, and finches rely on, while the dense foliage gives songbirds cover and nesting sites. It's a quiet workhorse for wildlife gardens in Wayzata and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Emerald Feather Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Emerald Feather establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to push out roots, while cooler air reduces transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before its first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Emerald Feather Juniper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water; if it pools for hours, you've hit clay hardpan. Break through it or mound-plant a few inches high so roots never sit in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost. Junipers prefer lean soil, so don't overdo the organic matter — just enough to loosen heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 3 to 4 feet apart for a solid privacy screen, or 5 to 6 feet apart as individual accents or a looser windbreak row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Emerald Feather Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3 to 4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5 to 7 days during active growth; ease off when rain is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — but give it one last deep drink in early December if fall was dry, to guard against winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Emerald Feather is genuinely drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water. During a prolonged dry spell (two-plus weeks of no rain with heat), give it a deep soak every 10 to 14 days. Otherwise let Minnesota's rainfall do the work, and always stop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Emerald Feather Juniper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. It's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), well below anything the Twin Cities' zone 4b–5a throws at it, and unlike many junipers it resists the purple winter bronzing that makes evergreens look sickly in February. No winter wrapping is needed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — junipers are among the most reliably deer-resistant evergreens you can plant in Minnesota. Their sharp, aromatic foliage is one deer rarely browse, which makes Emerald Feather a smart screen for high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen where deer routinely strip arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Feather stays narrow — about 3 to 5 feet wide at maturity against a height of 10 to 15 feet. That tight, columnar habit is exactly why it fits spots too cramped for a spruce. Just don't expect a single plant to fill a wide gap; space several in a row for true screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the road or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As an Eastern Red Cedar selection it handles road salt and reflected winter wind better than most evergreens, making it a dependable pick for boulevard strips and driveway edges where de-icing salt would scorch a spruce or arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoonglow Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a broad, silvery-blue upright juniper with the same toughness for larger screening spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — an extremely narrow, slow-growing columnar juniper for the tightest vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, pyramidal blue-green juniper that holds its shape with little pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrautman Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a vigorous upright green juniper ideal for fast evergreen screens and windbreaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Emerald Feather Junipers Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a solid privacy screen, space plants \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e (center to center):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants at 3–4 ft spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–16 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–33 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a vertical accent, use singles or pairs at corners and entries with \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 feet of clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e; a group of 3 staggered at 4–5 feet reads as one strong evergreen mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, feathery emerald growth tips brighten the whole column as new shoots extend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, soft-textured green foliage forms a tidy 3–5 foot wide pillar — no shearing needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small blue-gray juniper berries ripen, drawing cedar waxwings and robins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds true emerald-green with little of the purple bronzing common in red cedars — living color and bird shelter all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moonglow-juniper\"\u003eMoonglow Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — silvery-blue upright partner for a two-tone evergreen screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medora-juniper\"\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — even narrower column for the tightest vertical accents alongside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-point-juniper\"\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — dense blue-green pyramid that anchors corners of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trautman-juniper\"\u003eTrautman Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — vigorous green upright for extending a fast windbreak run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Emerald Feather Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Emerald Feather if you need \u003cstrong\u003etall, skinny, full-sun screening\u003c\/strong\u003e on a tough site — boulevard salt, wind, lean soil, heavy deer pressure — and want green (not bronze) color in February. \u003cstrong\u003eNot a fit if\u003c\/strong\u003e your spot is shady or soggy: like all red cedars it thins out badly in shade and won't tolerate standing water. 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