Nationwide Plants Brodie Eastern Red Cedar

To create a dense, continuous privacy screen, space your Brodie Eastern Red Cedars about 6 to 8 feet apart on center. This allows enough room for their 10-15 foot mature spread while ensuring the branches eventually overlap to block sightlines.

Yes, the Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is exceptionally resilient and thrives in challenging soil conditions, including rocky, sandy, or clay-heavy ground. It is an excellent choice for sites where other ornamental trees might struggle to establish roots.

It is highly deer-resistant. While no plant is 100% deer-proof if food sources are extremely scarce, the aromatic foliage of the Brodie Eastern Red Cedar is generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for landscapes with high deer traffic.

This is a fast-growing evergreen. While exact growth rates depend on your specific climate and care, you can expect it to put on significant height each season once it has established its root system.

Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure the pot has excellent drainage and is large enough to accommodate the root ball, and be prepared to water it more frequently than you would a tree planted directly in the ground.

One of the best features of this tree is that it requires minimal pruning. It naturally maintains a dense, columnar, and upright form on its own, so you only need to prune if you want to remove dead branches or shape it for a specific aesthetic.