Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Winter Squash
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Winter squash
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
courges d'hiver
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
abóbora
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
dynia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
cucurbita
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and White Cedar
Season and care of Winter Squash and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and White Cedar Physical Information
Winter Squash and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and White Cedar are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Squash and White Cedar
Care of Winter Squash and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.