Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Moist Soils, Swamps
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bark beetles
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Cold, Cough, Fever, Sore throat
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Inner Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Dugout canoes, Making deodorants, Medicinal oil, Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an insecticide, Used to make baskets
Making Perfumes, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THUJA plicata
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Giant Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Western Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Pacific redcedar
Rosa arkansana
In German
Riesen-Lebensbaum
Rosa arkansana
In French
Thuja plicata
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Thuja plicata
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Thuja plicata
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Thuja plicata
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Żywotnik olbrzymi
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Thuja plicata
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Western Red Cedar is Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Western Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Western Red Cedar flower color: Light Yellow
Western Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Western Red Cedar and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Western Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.