Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Bush Clover Shrub
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Bush Clover Strauch
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Bush Clover Arbuste
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Bush Clover arbusto
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Bush Clover Krzew
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Lespedeza
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
- Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.