Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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 Asia, Australia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
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, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used as essential oil
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Paperbark tree
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Paperbark tree
In French
Thuya occidental
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Paperbark Tree. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
White Cedar and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree
Care of White Cedar and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.