Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Compost
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy 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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
मीठी चेरी
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Süße Kirsche
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Cereja doce
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.