Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
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
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Bilimbi
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
bilimbi
In French
Red Cedar Orient
bilimbi
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
bilimbi
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
bilimbi
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
bilimbi
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.