Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, 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
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Silverthorn
In German
Zeder
Silverthorn
In French
Encens Cedar
Silverthorn
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Silverthorn
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Silverthorn
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Silverthorn
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Elaeagnus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Silverthorn
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Silverthorn Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Silverthorn are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Incense Cedar and Silverthorn
Care of Incense Cedar and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.