Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

About Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf

Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-5

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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Compost

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Twinleaf

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Twinleaf

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Twinleaf

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Twinleaf

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Twinleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Ranunculales

Family

Cupressaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

502

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done 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 Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.