Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Silverthorn
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Incense Cedar
In German
Silverthorn
Zeder
In French
Silverthorn
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Silverthorn
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Silverthorn
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Silverthorn
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Silverthorn
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Silverthorn and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Silverthorn and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Incense Cedar
Care of Silverthorn and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.