Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Abelia
In French
Encens Cedar
Abelia
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Abelia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Abelia
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Abelia
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Incense Cedar and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Abelia. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Abelia has allergic reactions like . 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 Incense Cedar and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Abelia
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Abelia Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Abelia are as follows:
Care of Incense Cedar and Abelia
Care of Incense Cedar and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.