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
Southeastern United States
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
it is a variety of pine
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Fields
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PINUS taeda
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
loblolly pine
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Thuya occidental
pin à encens
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
pino taeda
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
pinea taeda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Loblolly Pine. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Loblolly 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 Loblolly 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 Loblolly Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine
Season and care of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
White Cedar and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Loblolly Pine flower color:
- Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine
Care of White Cedar and Loblolly Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.