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Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar

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About Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch

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

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
it is a type of birch

Number of Varieties

23
0 40000
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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Hillside, Mountain tops

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
7-1

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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm1,680.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Spring

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

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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to half of its height

Fertilizers

Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Borers, Chlorosis

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Facts

Flowers

-
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
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Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems
Respiratory problems, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair
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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
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in 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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana
BETULA alleghaniensis

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Yellow Birch

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Yellow Birch

In German

Eastern Red Cedar
Yellow Birch

In French

Red Cedar Orient
bouleau jaune

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este
Abedul amarillo

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar
κίτρινο Birch

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar
κίτρινο Birch

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar
żółte brzozy

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar
Birch flavum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Fagales

Family

Cupressaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Juniperus
Betula

Clade

-
-

Tribe

Mirini
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Subfamily

Cupressoideae
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Number of Species

5060
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch

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

Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch are as follows:

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

  • Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

  • Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green

  • Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.