Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Zeder
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Encens Cedar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak
Care of Incense Cedar and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.