Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
China, Japan
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Japanese Cedar
In German
Rowan Tree
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Rowan Tree
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
cedro japonés
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Rowan Tree
japoński cedr
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Japanese Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Japanese Cedar has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar
Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.