Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PINUS nigra
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
European Black Pine
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Austrian Pine
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Schwarzkiefer
In French
Thuya occidental
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
pino salgareño
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of White Cedar and Austrian Pine
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Austrian Pine? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Austrian Pine. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Austrian Pine doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Austrian Pine has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Cedar and Austrian Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Austrian Pine
Season and care of White Cedar and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Austrian Pine Physical Information
White Cedar and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Austrian Pine are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Cedar and Austrian Pine
Care of White Cedar and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.