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
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Lignum Vitae
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Lignum Vitae
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Palo santo
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
pau-santo
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.