Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Beech tarcrust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
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
Fagus sylvatica
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Copper Beech
In German
Zeder
Copper Beech
In French
Encens Cedar
Hêtre pourpre
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Copper Beech
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Copper Beech
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Copper Beech
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Czerwony buk
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Copper Beech
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Copper Beech. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Copper Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Copper Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Copper Beech is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Copper Beech Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Copper Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
- Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech
Care of Incense Cedar and Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.