Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
China
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Wintercreeper
In German
Zeder
Weißbunte
In French
Encens Cedar
wintercreeper
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Wintercreeper
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
wintercreeper
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
wintercreeper
In Latin
incensum Cedar
wintercreeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Celastrales
Family
Cupressaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Euonymus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper
Care of Incense Cedar and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.