Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-11
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, 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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Japanese Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.