Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
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
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, 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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Zeder
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Encens Cedar
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Monterey Pine
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Monterey Pine
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine
Care of Incense Cedar and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.