Eastern Red Cedar

China Aster

About Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster

Eastern Red Cedar

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

China

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

235

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9 - 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

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, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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 over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

China Aster

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

चीन एस्टर

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

China Aster

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Chine Aster

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

aster de China

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

China Aster

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Chiny Aster

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Asterales

Family

Cupressaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Juniperus

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Astereae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

5015

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster

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

Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.