Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Black Currant
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Carandas
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
karondas
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
karondas
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
karondas
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
karondas
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
karondas
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
karondas
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Karonda and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.