Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Red Currant
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Red Currant
In German
Zeder
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Encens Cedar
Groseille
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Grosella
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Groselha
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
incensum Cedar
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Red Currant
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Red Currant Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Red Currant are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Red Currant
Care of Incense Cedar and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.