Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Red Currant
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Red Currant
Incense Cedar
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Zeder
In French
Groseille
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Grosella
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Groselha
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
red RIBES
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Red Currant and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Incense Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Red Currant and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Incense Cedar
Care of Red Currant and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.