Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
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
Intestinal irritations
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Thuja occidentalis
In German
rosa Ipe
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
rose Ipe
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and White Cedar
Season and care of Pink Ipe and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and White Cedar Physical Information
Pink Ipe and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and White Cedar are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Ipe and White Cedar
Care of Pink Ipe and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe 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.