Eastern Red Cedar

Pinkroot

About Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot

Eastern Red Cedar

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

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

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm91.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, From bulbs

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

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

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, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Genus

Juniperus

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

5060

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.