Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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 serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Zeder
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Encens Cedar
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Incense Cedar and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Incense Cedar and Kwanzan 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.