Lemonbalm

Eastern Red Cedar

About Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar

Lemonbalm

Eastern Red Cedar

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Southern Europe

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Melissa officinalis

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

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

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Insects

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Cold, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELISSA officinalis

JUNIPERUS virginiana

Common Name

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

In Hindi

नींबू बाम

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

In German

Lemonbalm

Eastern Red Cedar

In French

mélisse

Red Cedar Orient

In Spanish

Lemonbalm

Cedro Rojo del Este

In Greek

Lemonbalm

Ανατολική Red Cedar

In Portuguese

Lemonbalm

Eastern Red Cedar

In Polish

Lemonbalm

Eastern Red Cedar

In Latin

CITRAGO

Eastern Red Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Lamiales

Pinales

Family

Lamiaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Melissa

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

450

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Eastern Red Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar

Season and care of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Lemonbalm and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm 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.