Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Peony
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Peony
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Pfingstrose
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Pivoine
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Peonía
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Peônia
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Piwonia
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Peony
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Peony Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Peony are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Peony
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.