Eastern Red Cedar

Blue Spruce

About Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce

Eastern Red Cedar

Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

Western United States

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

235

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-72-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm1,200.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm900.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

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, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Compost

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

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, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

PICEA pungens

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Blue Spruce Tree

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Blue Spruce Baum

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Cupressaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Picea

Clade

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Piceoideae

Number of Species

5035

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.