Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zeder
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Encens Cedar
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry
Care of Incense Cedar and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.