Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Lemon yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Mulga
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Mulga
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Mulga
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Mulga
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
mulga
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Mulga
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Mulga
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Mulga
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Properties of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Eastern Red Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Mulga Tree and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga Tree 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.