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
United States, Central United States
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Shingle Oak
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Kies Eiche
In French
Thuya occidental
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
gont Oak
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of White Cedar and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Shingle Oak. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Shingle Oak
Season and care of White Cedar and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Shingle Oak Physical Information
White Cedar and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Shingle Oak are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Cedar and Shingle Oak
Care of White Cedar and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.