Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Abelia
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Abelia
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Abelia
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Abelia
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Abelia
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Abelia
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.