Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
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
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Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Sesame
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
तिल
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Sesam
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Sésame
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Sésamo
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Sésamo
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Sezam
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Sesamae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Asternae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color:
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.