Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
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, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Douglasfichte
In French
Red Cedar Orient
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
daglezji
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Douglas abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.