Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Abelia
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Abelia
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Abelia
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Abelia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Abelia
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Abelia
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Abelia
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Eastern Red Cedar season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Abelia and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.