Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Sassafras
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Sassafras
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Sassafras
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Sassafras
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
σασάφρα
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Sassafras
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Sassafras
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sassafras and White Cedar
Season and care of Sassafras and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and White Cedar Physical Information
Sassafras and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and White Cedar are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sassafras and White Cedar
Care of Sassafras and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done 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 Sassafras 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.