Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Incense Cedar
In German
Rote Holunder
Zeder
In French
Red sureau
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
cedro de incienso
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Red Elderberry
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
pubens
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar
Care of Red Elderberry and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves 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 Elderberry 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.