Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Yellow
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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
slash pine
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Thuya occidental
slash pine
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
pino slash
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
pinho barra
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of White Cedar and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Slash Pine. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Slash 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 Slash 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Slash Pine
Season and care of White Cedar and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Slash Pine Physical Information
White Cedar and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Slash Pine are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Slash Pine
Care of White Cedar and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.