Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue
Brownish Red, Red
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, Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Laxative
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Rocky Mountain juniper
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Juniperus scopulorum
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Juniperus scopulorum
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Juniperus scopulorum
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Juniperus scopulorum
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Juniperus scopulorum
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Juniperus scopulorum
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Juniperus scopulorum
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Juniperus scopulorum
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar
Season and care of Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar Physical Information
Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar are as follows:
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.