Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Western Europe
  
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
  
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
  
Green, Purple, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Blue
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Rhizome division
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
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
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
  
Ants, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
  
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
  
Edging, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
  
ASARUM europaeum
  
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
  
European Wild Ginger
  
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
  
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
  
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Europäische Wild Ginger
  
In French
Red Cedar Orient
  
Wild Ginger européenne
  
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
  
Wild Ginger Europea
  
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
  
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
  
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Wild Ginger Europeia
  
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Kopytnik pospolity
  
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Gingiberi Europae Wild
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Aristolochiaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Asarum
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Mirini
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.