Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Not avaialable
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
Malus domestica
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Apple, Cooking Apple, Crimson King Apple, Red Cider Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Cider Apple
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Cider Apple
In French
Thuya occidental
Cider Apple
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Cider Apple
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Pupillam cisere
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Cider Apple
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Cider Apple? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Cider Apple. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Cider Apple
Season and care of White Cedar and Cider Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Cider Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cider Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Cider Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cider Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Cider Apple Physical Information
White Cedar and Cider Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cider Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Cider Apple are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cider Apple flower color: White
- Cider Apple leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Cider Apple
Care of White Cedar and Cider Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cider Apple 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 Cider Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.