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
India, Nepal, China
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Betula utilis
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Red Cedar Orient
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.