Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
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
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Grass
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
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
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.