The eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginicum) is an evergreen conifer common to our region. It does well in sandy, gravely, ...

What we call “cedar trees” are a type of juniper tree -- specifically Ashe juniper -- named after William Willard Ashe (1872-1932), who was a pioneer forester for the United States Forest Service.

While "cedar fever" may sound like some exotic disease, it's actually an allergic reaction to the pollen released by Ashe juniper trees, which are also known as mountain cedars. These trees ...