Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Hortensie
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Hortensia
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Hortensja
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Hibiscus
Eastern Red Cedar
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Eastern Red Cedar season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Chocolate-root and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.