Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Grass
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Thuja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.