Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
SALIX alba
Common Name
Incense Cedar
White Willow
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
White Willow
In German
Zeder
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Encens Cedar
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Le saule blanco
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
wierzba biała
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Cupressaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and White Willow
Season and care of Incense Cedar and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and White Willow Physical Information
Incense Cedar and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and White Willow are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and White Willow
Care of Incense Cedar and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.