Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Zeder
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Encens Cedar
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
azederaque
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
azederaque
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Incense Cedar and Chinaberry Tree 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 Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.