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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Swamps, Thickets, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Juneberry
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Felsenbirnen
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Amelanchier
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Amelanchier
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Amelanchier
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.