Eastern Red Cedar

Arjuna Tree

About Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree

Eastern Red Cedar

Arjuna Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Terminalia arjuna

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 5

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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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, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

Terminalia arjuna

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Arjuna

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

अर्जुन वृक्ष

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Terminalia arjuna

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Terminalia arjuna

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

arjuna

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Migdałecznik arjuna

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

arjuna

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Myrtales

Family

Cupressaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

50100

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.