Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Ornamental
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Medium
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Aster amellus
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Aster
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
एस्टर
In French
Encens Cedar
Aster
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Aster
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
αστήρ
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Aster
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
aster
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Aster
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Aster? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Aster. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Aster 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 Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Aster
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Aster Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Aster are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Incense Cedar and Aster
Care of Incense Cedar and Aster 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 Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.