Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Evergreen Conifer
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
serbische Fichte
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
serbe Spruce
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color:
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Serbian Spruce and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.