Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
हल्दी
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Kurkuma
In French
Red Cedar Orient
curcuma
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
curcuma
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
kurkuma
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
turmeric
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Cupressaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.