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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Virginia Pine
In French
Thuya occidental
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Virginia pino
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Virginia Pine
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Cedar and Virginia Pine
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Virginia Pine? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Virginia Pine. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Virginia Pine
Season and care of White Cedar and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Virginia Pine Physical Information
White Cedar and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Virginia Pine are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of White Cedar and Virginia Pine
Care of White Cedar and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.