Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Candlenut Baum
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
arbre Candlenut
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candlenut and White Cedar
Season and care of Candlenut and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Candlenut and White Cedar Physical Information
Candlenut and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and White Cedar are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and White Cedar
Care of Candlenut and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.