Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Oxlip
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
δακράκι
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Oxlip
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Oxlip
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Oxlip and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip 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.