Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Kuchenbäume
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Grujecznik
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Pinales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae