Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
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Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
1-15
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
tandalja bhaji
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Tampala
In French
Thuya occidental
Tampala
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Tampala
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Tampala
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Tampala
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Tampala
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Properties of White Cedar and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Tampala? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Tampala. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Tampala
Season and care of White Cedar and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Tampala Physical Information
White Cedar and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Tampala are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of White Cedar and Tampala
Care of White Cedar and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.