Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
  
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 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
Weeping
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Light Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
  
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
None
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Mealybugs
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
  
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
No Medicinal Use
  
Cold, Cough
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
  
JUNIPERUS virginiana
  
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
  
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
  
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
  
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
  
In German
Mexican Bambus
  
Eastern Red Cedar
  
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
  
Red Cedar Orient
  
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
  
Cedro Rojo del Este
  
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
  
Ανατολική Red Cedar
  
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
  
Eastern Red Cedar
  
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
  
Eastern Red Cedar
  
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
  
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Otatea
  
Juniperus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Mirini
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cupressoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Bamboo 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.