| Atlantic Whitecedar is a medium to large juniper-like tree of wetlands in Coastal Plain of North Carolina. The fleshy unripe cones are larger and knobbier than the smooth cones of Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana). Bladen Co., NC 10/19/2008.
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| Bladen Co., NC 10/19/2008.
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| Bladen Co., NC 10/19/2008.
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| Bladen Co., NC 10/19/2008.
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| Pender Co., NC 4/19/08.
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| Pender Co., NC 4/19/08.
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| Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 11/1/05.
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| The leaves are the sole food source for larvae of the rare Hessel's Hairstreak butterfly (Callophrys hesseli). Moore Co., NC 6/18/05.
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| Atlantic Whitecedar can usually be quickly told apart from Eastern Redcedar by habitat - E. Redcedar prefers drier areas. However the Southern Redcedar (J. silicicola), found along the immediate coast, does grow in marshes. Moore Co., NC 6/18/05. |
| Mature cones. Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.
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| Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.
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| Scotland Co, NC 11/1/08.
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| Bark of a small tree. Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.
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| Bark of a small tree. The ridges of the bark usually have a slight spiral. Moore Co., NC 6/18/05. |
| Bark of a large tree. Unlike E. Redcedar, the bark does not shred off in long, thin, fibrous strips. Moore Co., NC 6/18/05. |
| Scotland Co, NC 11/1/08.
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| Small trees have a tight columnar shape. Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.
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| Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.
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Similar species:
Juniperus silicicola (Southern Redcedar)
Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar)
More information:
Gymnosperm Database
NC State - Trees of the Maritime Forest
Virginia Tech Dendrology
Recommended Tree, Shrub, and Woody Vine Identification Guides
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