Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow Green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Mid Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Scale, Spider mites
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
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Chinese Juniper
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
चीनी जुनिपर
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
chinesische Wacholder
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
genévrier de Chine
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
enebro chino
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
zimbro chinês
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
jałowiec chiński
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Chinese iuniperorum
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Chinese Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper 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.