Brodie Eastern Red Cedar Tree

‘Brodie’ is an upright, evergreen eastern redcedar with bright green foliage and a compact pyramidal outline. Its relatively narrow crown suits a specimen position or screen where a full-sized juniper is appropriate. ## Form and siting Clemson Extension describes ‘Brodie’ at roughly 20–30 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide, with female plants bearing silvery cones and foliage that stays green rather than bronzing in winter. University references also report narrower examples around 20–25 feet tall by 4–6 feet wide. These are mature landscape ranges, not a guaranteed size for every site. The selection is sometimes listed as southern redcedar; sources vary in how they treat that botanical placement. ## Growing conditions Give it full sun and well-drained soil. Eastern redcedar tolerates drought after establishment and adapts to a range of soils; avoid persistently wet locations. Plant as a specimen or screen with enough clearance for the crown. ## Maintenance Water consistently during establishment, then during extended dry periods. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches or to correct structural problems. Watch for bagworms, scale, mites, twig blight, and cedar-apple rust. [Clemson Extension](https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/juniper/) and the [University of Maryland Extension](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/eastern-redcedar) provide additional regional care context.