Eastern Red Cedar

Scot Pine

About Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine

Eastern Red Cedar

Scot Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Waterer Scotch Pine

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Purple, Red, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Greyish Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

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

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems

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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping

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

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

PINUS sylvestris

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Scotch pine, Scot pine

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

स्कॉच पाइन

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Waldkiefer

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Pin sylvestre

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Pinus sylvestris

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Pinheiro-da-escócia

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Sosna zwyczajna

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Scott abiit

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Cupressaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Pinus

Clade

Tribe

Mirini

Pineae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Pinoideae

Number of Species

50111

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.