Life Span
Perennial
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
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Scilla siberica
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Green, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, 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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Scilla siberica
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
siberica Scilla
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Scilla siberica
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.