Eastern Red Cedar

Skyrocket Juniper

About Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper

Eastern Red Cedar

Skyrocket Juniper

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

1.3 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

1.4 Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

2NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-7

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

1.8 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

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

1.9 Habit

Pyramidal

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm460.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0.1 6350

1.13 Plant Color

1.13.1 Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Not Available

1.13.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

1.13.3 Fruit Color

Light Blue

Not Available

1.13.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Blue Green

1.13.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Not Available

1.13.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Blue Green

1.13.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Blue Green

1.14 Shape

1.14.1 Leaf Shape

Irregular

Scale-like imbricate

1.15 Thorns

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2 Season

2.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

2.2 Growing Conditions

2.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

2.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

2.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

2.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

2.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

2.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring

2.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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2.3 Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

3 Care

3.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

3.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

3.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

3.4 Watering Plants

3.4.1 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

Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium

3.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

3.4.3 In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

3.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

3.5 Soil

3.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

3.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

3.8 Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

3.9 Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Red blotch

3.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

4 Facts

4.1 Flowers

None

Insignificant

4.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

4.2 Fruits

4.2.1 Showy Fruit

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4.2.2 Edible Fruit

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4.3 Fragrance

4.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

4.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

4.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

4.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

4.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

4.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

4.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

4.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

4.8 Evergreen

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4.9 Invasive

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4.10 Self-Sowing

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4.11 Attracts

Insects

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

4.12 Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Not Available

5 Benefits

5.1 Uses

5.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

5.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Not Available

5.1.3 Edible Uses

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5.1.4 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

5.2 Plant Benefits

5.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic

5.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Shoots

5.2.3 Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction

5.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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5.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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5.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

6.2 Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Skyrocket Juniper

6.2.1 In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

skyrocket juniper

6.2.2 In German

Eastern Red Cedar

die Höhe schnellen Wacholder

6.2.3 In French

Red Cedar Orient

monter en flèche genévrier

6.2.4 In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

dispararse enebro

6.2.5 In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου

6.2.6 In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

foguete zimbro

6.2.7 In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

jałowiec Skyrocket

6.2.8 In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

skyrocket iuniperorum

7 Classification

7.1 Kingdom

Plantae

7.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Pinophyta

7.3 Class

Pinopsida

7.4 Order

Pinales

7.5 Family

Cupressaceae

7.6 Genus

Juniperus

7.7 Clade

Not Available

7.8 Tribe

Mirini

Not Available

7.9 Subfamily

Cupressoideae

7.10 Number of Species

NA67

1 27800

Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.