Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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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.