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
Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
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
A2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
green hosta
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
green hosta
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Funkie
In French
Red Cedar Orient
plantain lily
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
lírio banana
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
babki lilia
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
plantago lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.