Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
North America
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
-
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Prairies, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Fall Phlox
In German
Zeder
fall phlox
In French
Encens Cedar
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Fall Phlox
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Fall Phlox
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Fall Phlox
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox
Care of Incense Cedar and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.