Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
China
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Acer griseum
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Medium
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
ACER griseum
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
paperbark maple
In German
Zeder
paperbark Ahorn
In French
Encens Cedar
érable paperbark
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
arce paperbark
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
klon paperbark
In Latin
incensum Cedar
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple
Care of Incense Cedar and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple pruning is done 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.