Red Cedar Tree

Juniperus virginiana or red cedar tree is a tree found in the Mojave Wasteland.

Background
A coniferous evergreen tree, one of several species native to North America.

Characteristics
Found amidst clusters of honey mesquite, aspen, and western juniper trees, the red cedar tree has a short trunk, and thin, spindle-like green leaves. The trees have a fibrous, brown bark. Red cedars are found in the mountainous regions of Nevada, specifically in Jacobstown's Mount Charleston region and in Zion Canyon.

The tree commonly grows in higher elevations of the Mojave Desert, along Nevada State Route 157 in the northwest portion of the map near Griffith Peak. They can also be found in the bluffs of Zion, along Utah State Route 9.

Locations
The tree is a common sight in the wasteland, with exactly aspen 1098 trees of all types present in the base game and 273 located in the Honest Hearts add-on.

Appearances
Red cedar trees appear only in Fallout: New Vegas and its add-on Honest Hearts.

Behind the scenes
The red cedar tree is based on the real world Juniperus virginiana, commonly known as the red cedar tree.