Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
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
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
cornelian चेरी
In German
Zeder
Kornelkirsche
In French
Encens Cedar
cornouiller
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Incense Cedar and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.