Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
River side
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Eukalyptus
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Eucalyptus
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Juniperus
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Eucalyptus and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.