Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Moist Soils, Swamps
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, when new, water every week
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bark beetles
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Cold, Cough, Fever, Sore throat
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Inner Bark, Leaves, Wood
Leaves
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA plicata
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Giant Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Western Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Pacific redcedar
Stevia
In German
Riesen-Lebensbaum
Stevia
In French
Thuja plicata
Stevia
In Spanish
Thuja plicata
Stevia
In Greek
Thuja plicata
Stevia
In Portuguese
Thuja plicata
Stevia
In Polish
Żywotnik olbrzymi
Stewia
In Latin
Thuja plicata
Stevia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Red Cedar and Stevia
Season and care of Western Red Cedar and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Western Red Cedar and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Western Red Cedar is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Red Cedar and Stevia Physical Information
Western Red Cedar and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Western Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Western Red Cedar and Stevia are as follows:
Western Red Cedar flower color: Light Yellow
Western Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Red Cedar and Stevia
Care of Western Red Cedar and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.