Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Thuya occidental
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Blackjack Oak. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
White Cedar and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
White Cedar and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak
Care of White Cedar and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.