Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
Compost
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Not Available
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
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
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, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Texas Madrone
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Texas Madrone
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.