Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 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 Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
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
Astringent, Pectoral
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making tea
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
Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Blue Berry and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry 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.