Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Well Drained
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Incense Cedar
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Bluebeard
In French
Encens Cedar
Bluebeard
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Barba Azul
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Barba Azul
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Sinobrody
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Cupressaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Caryopteris
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Bluebeard. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Bluebeard Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard
Care of Incense Cedar and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.