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
China
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
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, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Ginkgo
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
बालकुवारी
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Gingko
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.