Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
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, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
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
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Red Cedar Orient
arbousier
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
medronheiro
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.