Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Orange
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, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
firethorn
In German
Zeder
firethorn
In French
Encens Cedar
firethorn
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
firethorn
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
firethorn
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
firethorn
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
firethorn
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Pyracantha
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Firethorn
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Firethorn Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Firethorn are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Firethorn
Care of Incense Cedar and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.