Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Bilwa
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bael and White Cedar
Season and care of Bael and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and White Cedar Physical Information
Bael and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and White Cedar are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and White Cedar
Care of Bael and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.