Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
North America, Canada
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
HACKBERRY
In German
Zeder
Hackberry
In French
Encens Cedar
micocoulier
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
almez
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
hackberry
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
hackberry
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
hackberry
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Hackberry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Hackberry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Hackberry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Hackberry
Care of Incense Cedar and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.