Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
चेरी
In German
Zeder
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Encens Cedar
cerisier
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
floración de la cereza
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
cereja de florescência
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
incensum Cedar
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Flowering Cherry
Care of Incense Cedar and Flowering 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.