Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Sakaki
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Sakaki
In German
Zeder
Sperrstrauch
In French
Encens Cedar
Sakaki
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Sakaki
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Sakaki
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Sakaki
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Sakaki
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Sakaki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Theaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Sakaki
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Sakaki Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Sakaki are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Incense Cedar and Sakaki
Care of Incense Cedar and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.