Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Zeder
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Encens Cedar
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Hedysarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Cupressaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Capparis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Incense Cedar and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.