Southern Red Cedar, Juniperus silicicola, is an impressive native evergreen tree that stands out in the landscape. These fast growing trees makes good windbreaks, as they grow 30-45 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide. They prefer dry soil and have a high drought tolerance. They are happy in bright sun to partial shade. They have a high salt tolerance. In sandhill topography, they are often the only bright green plant to see in the dead of winter. They provide food, cover and nesting sites for birds. Cedars are not great companian plants, and they will emit a chemical that acts as an herbicide to other plant life around it. This is called allelopathy. This makes growing grass under cedars difficult as they grow older. The shade along with the natural allelopathy makes the ground beneath a cedar pretty bare. Find a corner or an edge of your property where this tree can grow and thrive. They generally transplant very successfully. Give it some space and you and your Southern Red Cedar will be very happy.