Eastern Red Cedar

Chocolate-root

About Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root

Eastern Red Cedar

Chocolate-root

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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

Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

2100

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10*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

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm6.56 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early 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

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

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

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

GEUM rivale

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Hydrangea

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Hortensie

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Hortensia

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Hortensia

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Hortênsia

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Hortensja

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Cupressaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Clade

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

501

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.