Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
चीकू
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
chicle
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
sapodilla
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
sapodilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.