Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Chorisia
Incense Cedar
In French
Chorisia
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Chorisia
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Chorisia
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Chorisia
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Chorisia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Chorisia
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Chorisia and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Chorisia and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Chorisia and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and Incense Cedar
Care of Chorisia and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.