Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Temperate Regions
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
meadow saffron
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Colchicum
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.