Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Bulbs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Palm Sedge
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Palm Sedge
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Lillosida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cyperaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.