Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
White Currant
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Thuya occidental
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
grosella blanca
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
white currant
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
groselha-branca
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of White Cedar and White Currant
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and White Currant? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and White Currant. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and White Currant 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 White Currant 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 White Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and White Currant
Season and care of White Cedar and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and White Currant Physical Information
White Cedar and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and White Currant are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and White Currant
Care of White Cedar and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.