Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark
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, Wood is used for making 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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
limber pine
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
limber pine
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
limber pine
In French
Red Cedar Orient
limber pine
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
limber pine
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
limver foi
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
limver poszedł
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
limver abiit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Limber Pine flower color: Not Available
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limber Pine 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 Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.