Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
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
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Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Purple, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
good for lips, 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, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Black Currant
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Carandas
In French
Red Cedar Orient
karondas
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
karondas
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
karondas
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
karondas
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
karondas
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.