Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
नींबू बाम
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Lemonbalm
In French
Thuya occidental
mélisse
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
CITRAGO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of White Cedar and Lemonbalm
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Lemonbalm. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Lemonbalm
Season and care of White Cedar and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
White Cedar and Lemonbalm Physical Information
White Cedar and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Lemonbalm are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Cedar and Lemonbalm
Care of White Cedar and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.