Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Norway Maple
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Spitzahorn
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Norvège Maple
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Noruega arce
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Acer platanoides
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Norway Maple and White Cedar
Season and care of Norway Maple and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Maple and White Cedar Physical Information
Norway Maple and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and White Cedar are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and White Cedar
Care of Norway Maple and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norway Maple 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.