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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
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
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
QUICKSTICK
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Thuya occidental
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
QuickStick
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Quickstick. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Quickstick
Season and care of White Cedar and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Quickstick Physical Information
White Cedar and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Quickstick are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Quickstick
Care of White Cedar and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.