Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
चमेली
In French
Encens Cedar
Jasmin
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Hortensia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Jasmin
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Jasmin
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Jasmin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Jasminium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Jasmine
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Jasmine Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Jasmine are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Jasmine
Care of Incense Cedar and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.