Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Pitanga
In French
Encens Cedar
Pitanga
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Pitanga
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Pitanga
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Pitanga
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Pitanga
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Pitanga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Incense Cedar and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Pitanga. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Pitanga
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Pitanga Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Pitanga are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Incense Cedar and Pitanga
Care of Incense Cedar and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.