Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
southernwood
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Eberraute
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Southernwood
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and White Cedar
Season and care of Southernwood and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and White Cedar Physical Information
Southernwood and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and White Cedar are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and White Cedar
Care of Southernwood and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.