Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
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
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Bassia scoparia
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Kochia and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.