Life Span
Perennial
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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
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, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Burr Oak
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Burr Oak
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Burr Oak
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Burr Oak
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Burr Oak
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Burr Oak
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Burr Oak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.