Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Lungwort
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Lungenkraut
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
pulmonaire
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Lungwort
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Lungwort
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
płucnik
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Lungwort
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Pinopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Pinales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and White Cedar
Season and care of Lungwort and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and White Cedar Physical Information
Lungwort and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and White Cedar are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and White Cedar
Care of Lungwort and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.