Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
pinkroot
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Spigelia
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Spigelia
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Spigelia
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Spigelia
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Spigelia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Spigelia
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Loganiceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and White Cedar
Season and care of Pinkroot and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and White Cedar Physical Information
Pinkroot and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and White Cedar are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and White Cedar
Care of Pinkroot and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot 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.