Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinus virginiana
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Scrub Pine
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Virginia Pine
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Virginia Pine
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Virginia pino
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Virginia Pine
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Virginia Pine and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Pine 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.