Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Lemna minor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
1-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
duckweed
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Entengrütze
In French
Red Cedar Orient
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
duckweed
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Rzęsa
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.