Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-12
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Laub- Cattail
In French
Red Cedar Orient
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.