Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, 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
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Pin Oak
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Pin-Eichen
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Pin Oak
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
pin Oak
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
pin Oak
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
pin Oak
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Quercus
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Pin Oak and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak 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.