Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Tabebuia
In French
Encens Cedar
Tabebuia
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Tabebuia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Tabebuia
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Tabebuia
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Tabebuia
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Tabebuia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Tabebuia
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Tabebuia Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Tabebuia are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Tabebuia
Care of Incense Cedar and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.