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Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar

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About Eastern Red Cedar and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

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
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Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260
0 40000
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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
7-1

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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

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
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Facts

Flowers

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Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार
भोज पत्र

In German

Eastern Red Cedar
Birke

In French

Red Cedar Orient
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este
Abedul

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar
bétula

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar
Brzoza

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Fagales

Family

Cupressaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Juniperus
Betula

Clade

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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini
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Subfamily

Cupressoideae
Carpinaceae

Number of Species

5034
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Birch. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Birch 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 Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Birch Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch are as follows:

  • Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown

  • Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.