Eastern Red Cedar

Mexican primrose

About Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose

Eastern Red Cedar

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Texas

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-78-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-6

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

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

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Mexican primrose

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Myrtales

Family

Cupressaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Juniperus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Onagreae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

50145

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.