Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Capnoides
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Capnoides
In French
Thuya occidental
capnoides
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Capnoides
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Capnoides
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Capnoides
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Pinopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cupressaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of White Cedar and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Capnoides. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Capnoides
Season and care of White Cedar and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Capnoides Physical Information
White Cedar and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Capnoides are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of White Cedar and Capnoides
Care of White Cedar and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.