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Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar

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About Eastern Red Cedar and Teak

What is

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
Southeastern Asia

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

25
0 40000
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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12-10

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
H1, H2

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm2,740.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue
Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

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 daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-

Facts

Flowers

-
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems
Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana
TECTONA grandis

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार
सागौन

In German

Eastern Red Cedar
Teak

In French

Red Cedar Orient
Teak

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este
Teak

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar
Teak

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar
Teak

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar
Teak

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar
Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Lamiales

Family

Cupressaceae
Verbenaceae

Genus

Juniperus
Tectona

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini
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Subfamily

Cupressoideae
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Number of Species

505
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Teak

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

Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Teak

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Teak Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Teak are as follows:

  • Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown

  • Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

  • Teak flower color: White and Ivory

  • Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Teak

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.