Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Apricot
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
खूबानी
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Apricot
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Morela
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Apricot
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Apricot and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apricot 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.