Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
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
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Blue
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
silky cornel
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Kinnikinnick
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Kinnikinnick
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
-
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.