Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
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
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
White, Gold
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
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
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
sasanqua
Thuja occidentalis
In German
sasanqua
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
sasanqua
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
sasanqua
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
sasanqua
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Sasankya
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Sasankya
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Theaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sasanqua and White Cedar
Season and care of Sasanqua and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and White Cedar Physical Information
Sasanqua and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and White Cedar are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and White Cedar
Care of Sasanqua and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.