Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Thuja occidentalis
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
mandrake américain
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mayapple and White Cedar
Season and care of Mayapple and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and White Cedar Physical Information
Mayapple and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and White Cedar are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mayapple and White Cedar
Care of Mayapple and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.