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About Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy


About Busy Lizzy and Eastern Red Cedar


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Tender Perennial  

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

Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper  
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere  

Number of Varieties
2  
99+
36  
99+

Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods  
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12 - 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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Pyramidal  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm  
28
40.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
45.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown  
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Light Blue  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular  
Oblong elliptic  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  
Shade areas  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting  

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  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil  

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  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage  

Fertilizers
Compost  
Apply N-P-K  

Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  
Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single, Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough  
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana  
IMPATIENS walleriana  

Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper  
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana  

In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार  
wallenana  

In German
Eastern Red Cedar  
wallenana  

In French
Red Cedar Orient  
wallenana  

In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este  
wallenana  

In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar  
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών  

In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar  
wallenana  

In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar  
wallenana  

In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar  
Impatiens Walleriana  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Pinopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Pinales  
Geraniales  

Family
Cupressaceae  
Balsaminaceae  

Genus
Juniperus  
Impatiens  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Mirini  
-  

Subfamily
Cupressoideae  
-  

Number of Species
50  
1000  
26

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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