Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Brassica rapa
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Tatsoi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Tatsoi
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Tatsoi
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Tatsoi
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Tatsoi
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Tatsoi
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Tatsoi and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi 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.