Atlantic Whitecedar is a medium to large juniper-like tree of wetlands in Coastal Plain of North Carolina.

Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 11/1/05.

The leaves are the sole food source for larvae of the rare Hessel's Hairstreak butterfly (Callophrys hesseli).

Moore Co., NC 6/18/05.

The fleshy unripe cones are larger and knobbier than the smooth cones of Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana). Eastern Redcedar can usually be quickly told apart from Atlantic Whitecedar by habitat - E. Redcedar prefers drier areas. However the Southern Redcedar (J. silicicola), found along the immediate coast, does grow in marshes.

Moore Co., NC 6/18/05.

Mature cones.

Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.

Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.

Bark of a small tree.

Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.

Bark of a small tree. The ridges of the bark usually have a slight spiral.

Moore Co., NC 6/18/05.

Bark of a large tree. Unlike E. Redcedar, the bark does not shred off in long, thin, fibrous strips.

Moore Co., NC 6/18/05.

Small trees have a tight columnar shape.

Moore Co., NC 3/14/07.

Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.