Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Shady Edge
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Weeping Maple
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Maple pleureur
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
weeping maple
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
weeping maple
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
płacz klonu
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
weeping maple
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Weeping Maple and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Maple 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.