Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
North America
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Chokecherry
In German
Zeder
Chokecherry
In French
Encens Cedar
Chokecherry
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Chokecherry
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Chokecherry
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Chokecherry
In Latin
incensum Cedar
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Chokecherry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Chokecherry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Chokecherry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Incense Cedar and Chokecherry
Care of Incense Cedar and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.