Eastern Red Cedar

Kwanzan Cherry

About Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry

Eastern Red Cedar

Kwanzan Cherry

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What is

Life Span

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

China, Japan, Korea

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-76-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-4

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gold, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

High

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

anti viral, Anti-oxidant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Kwanzan Cherry

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Kwanzan Cherry

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Kwanzan Cherry

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Kwanzan Cherry

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Kwanzan Cherry

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Kwanzan Cherry

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Árvore de cereja

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Wiśnia drzewa

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Kwanzan Cherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Rosales

Family

Cupressaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Prunus

Clade

Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

5011

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Kwanzan Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Kwanzan Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.

Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.