Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Erysimum cheiri
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Wallflower
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
wallflower
In French
Encens Cedar
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Alhelí
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
goivo-amarelo
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Lak
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Erysimum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Wallflower
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Wallflower Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Wallflower are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Wallflower
Care of Incense Cedar and Wallflower 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 Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.