Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Dry Forest
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
digitate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Holz Bambus
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
bois Bambou
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
bambú
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
lignum
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo 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 Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Timber Bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timber Bamboo 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.