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 US Forest Service.

Female mountain cedar trees produce berries, which feed many different birds and other wildlife. Mountain "cedar" trees are actually ashe juniper trees. What causes a high cedar count?

I made a visit to a place this past week that I have grown to love: Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve. The preserve is known for the 75-foot-high bluff covered in Eastern red cedar trees that overlook ...

The southern red cedar is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 30-45 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet. The dense growth and attractive foliage make southern red cedar a good choice for ...

We refer to these as cedar trees, but they’re not actually cedar trees. They’re what’s called an Ash Juniper. True cedars live in the Mediterranean region, not here in Central Texas.