Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Asia, Europe
Types
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Brown, Green, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CEDRUS deodara
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Thyme
In Hindi
देवदार
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Deodar Cedar
Thymian
In French
Deodar Cedar
Thym
In Spanish
Deodar Cedar
Tomillo
In Greek
κέδρους Cedar
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Deodar Cedar
Tomilho
In Polish
Deodar Cedar
Tymianek
In Latin
Deodar Cedar
Thymum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Abietoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deodar Cedar and Thyme
Season and care of Deodar Cedar and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Deodar Cedar and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Deodar Cedar and Thyme Physical Information
Deodar Cedar and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Deodar Cedar and Thyme are as follows:
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Deodar Cedar and Thyme
Care of Deodar Cedar and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.