Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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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
Cancer, Diuretic
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
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Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
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northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Twinleaf
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Twinleaf
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Twinleaf
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Twinleaf
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Twinleaf
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Twinleaf and White Cedar
Season and care of Twinleaf and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and White Cedar Physical Information
Twinleaf and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and White Cedar are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Twinleaf and White Cedar
Care of Twinleaf and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.