Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Iris
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Dwarf Iris
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Zwergiris
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Enano Iris
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.