Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Incense Cedar
In German
Kornelkirsche
Zeder
In French
cornouiller
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
cedro de incienso
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
incensum Cedar
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Cornelian Cherry 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.