Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States
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
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
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Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
silver dollar
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
silver dollar
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
silver dollar
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
silver dollar
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Agavaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Dollar and White Cedar
Season and care of Silver Dollar and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and White Cedar Physical Information
Silver Dollar and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and White Cedar are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Dollar and White Cedar
Care of Silver Dollar and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar 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.