The Emerald Sentinel was discovered by Clifford Corliss in 1967 as a chance seedling at Caroliss Bros. Garden Center in Ipswich, MA. Emerald Sentinel is a cultivar of Eastern Red Cedar. It has a narrow pyramid shape, making it ideal for smaller landscapes or as an accent plant in larger ones. This cultivar is admired for its dense, rich emerald green foliage that holds its color well throughout the winter. Emerald Sentinels come from female cuttings which produce a heavy crop of dusky blue berries in the summer. These berries mature and persist into winter, adding a touch of color and providing a food source for birds. Like other Cedars, the Emerald Sentinel is a low-maintenance plant. It’s tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, including drought and poor soil quality. It also resists pests and diseases and requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape.