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About Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark


About Ninebark and Eastern Red Cedar


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Shrub  

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  
Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark  

Number of Varieties
2  
99+
70  
99+

Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods  
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
10-1  

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, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24  

Habit
Pyramidal  
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Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm  
28
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
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Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown  
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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Fruit Color
Light Blue  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular  
Palmate  

Thorns
Yes  
-  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
-  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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Soil Drainage
Well drained  
-  

Bloom Time
Late Spring  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Layering, Stem Planting  

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  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Average Water  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Adequately  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
-  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
Compost  
Fertilize every year  

Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
-  
-  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
-  

Edible Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
-  

Showy Foliage
No  
-  

Showy Bark
Yes  
-  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
-  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
-  

Attracts
Insects  
-  

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

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  
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Whole plant  

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

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  
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana  
PHYSOCARPUS  

Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper  
Ninebark  

In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार  
Ninebark  

In German
Eastern Red Cedar  
Ninebark  

In French
Red Cedar Orient  
Physocarpe  

In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este  
ninebark  

In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar  
ninebark  

In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar  
ninebark  

In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar  
Ninebark  

In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar  
Ninebark  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Pinopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Pinales  
Rosales  

Family
Cupressaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Juniperus  
Physocarpus  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Mirini  
Neillieae  

Subfamily
Cupressoideae  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
50  
20  
99+

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark are as follows:

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.

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