Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Limequat
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Limequat
In French
Encens Cedar
Limequat
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Limequat
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Limequat
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Limequat
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Limequat
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Limequat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Limequat
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Limequat Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Limequat are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Limequat
Care of Incense Cedar and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.