Leaves: Scale like leaves arranged in 4 ranks
closely pressed and overlapping about 1/16" long.
On young stems often awl-shaped, opposite in pairs,
light green and sharp pointed.
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Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
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SPECIFICATIONS |
| Circumference (in.): | 81 |
| Diameter (in.): | 25.8 |
| Spread (ft.): | 32 |
| Height (ft.): | 60 |
| Total Points: | 149 |
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LOCATION
Princeton United Methodist Church
Nominated by: Jimmy Mock
Accessible - S. Lumpkin St. near US 441. W. side of Lumpkin back of cemetery
Coordinates: State Plane
GA W NAD 83 (Feet)
E 2,532,262 N 1,427,021
Notes: Well adapted to the Athens area and very versatile in the landscape.
An excellent specimen, grouping and screening species often used as windbreaks and shelterbelts.
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Bark: Thin, fibrous, light reddish brown
Separating into long narrow fringed scales or strips.
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