Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Palm Sedge
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Palm Sedge
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Palm Sedge
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Palm Sedge and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palm Sedge 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.